The holidays and winter time are a debatable time of the year. Some people love it and some people absolutely hate it. There are many pros and cons to the winter season in general. Many of us get chapped or insanely dry skin, we receive sicknesses that leave us weak, or we are constantly cold. The holiday season is full of so much joy and laughter that we often look at it in hopes for a new year. Unfortunately, we tend to look at the little things that make this time of the year so special.

Here are seven of my favorite things about winter.

1. Hot Chocolate

Whether it's mocha cocoa, peppermint cocoa, or the classic cocoa; we all love a good cup of cocoa at the end of a cold winter day.

2. Bundling Up

When it's -27 degrees outside, you have to stay warm somehow. Grab those stylish hats, scarves, gloves, and boots and go strut your stuff.

3. Candles

Candles keep your house nice and cozy while making it smell amazing as well. Investing in a candle for yourself or for a gift would be money well spent.

4. Presents

Giving and receiving presents is a big part of this time of the year. After all, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

5. Family

Kids come home from college, parents get time off work, and relatives are coming in for the holiday season; it's family everywhere. This is the time of the year to be with family and enjoy the time with them.

6. Christmas Music

This is the one time of the year it is acceptable to jam out to Christmas music! Make your own playlist or pick a good station on the radio to listen to.

7. The Holiday Spirit

People are nicer, easier to please, and in a general happy mood. The holiday spirit makes people kinder towards one another. This is the time of the year for giving, loving, and sharing joy with others.