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With the holidays fast approaching and the jolly spirit in the air, I thought it was time for a new blogpost. I know that I am absolutely horrible at keeping up with writing, but I don't like to write unless I feel inspired; it's just something that cannot be forced. Regardless, let's get into the holiday spirit.
I personally LOVE the holidays- like most people do. But the funny and sort of ironic part about it is that my family is not very big on the holidays. I grew up with Christmas and receiving presents, but nothing really extraordinary happened for me. I am grateful for what I have got, and will continue to love the holidays.
The reason that the holidays make me so happy is because of the spirit. In the shops, with the christmas music playing, you walk around and see all these beautiful lights and colors. Holiday deals and steals, and Santa is always waiting for someone to sit on his lap. People tend to be in such a good mood around the holidays that is becomes contagious. Even the holiday commercials make me happy. Every thing about the holidays is worth while and shopping for your family and friends is the icing on the cake.
I previously did a post on being a good gift giver, and I stand by that post especially during this time of year. I don't like to get presents that the recipient won't love. I love seeing the look on their face when they open the gift and their face reads "how did you know?". It's the best feeling to get someone you truly care about a gift that they love, it is what the holidays are truly about; giving.
To me, whether my house is decorated or I get presents is of little to no importance for my holiday spirit. I get it from the public. The streets that are filling with christmas lights, the holiday music, the christmas cups at Starbucks, basically the overall glee.
This holiday, try not to get bummed out about the amount of gifts you get or even if your family celebrates the holidays- that doesn't matter. Go and experience it outside, and love the holidays for what it brings to the community rather than the individual.
I know that some people reserve the holidays for just December while others like to start right after Halloween. I personally believe that the longer we can make the holidays, the better. Let's all celebrate this year with a smile on our faces and love in our hearts because this time of year is the best.
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