BUT lets not forget it also happens to be the season where we have to dine with awkward relatives (over, and over again), max out our Visas, and avoid gaining 30 pounds.
So I've put together a list of things to help us make it through the most wonderful time of the year *cue music*
1) Always do your Christmas shopping with your elbows up, ready to strike. You never know when those sales people will come to harass you (Aritzia, anyone?) or those eager women at the sales rack will just about do anything to get that last item.
2) Go easy on the eggnog (or wine/whiskey/liquor). You don't wanna be THAT guy/girl in front of your entire family-save it for New Years.
3) Practice makes perfect. It's always good to practice your fake surprised/happy face in front of a mirror... JUST in case you get a gift you were expecting or something you already have etc etc.
4) Always avoid a holiday Grinch/Scrooge. Legit. They suck. It's not your fault they're so unhappy. Wish them happy holidays and never look back.
5) Enjoy every last bite of that super high-calorie dessert (it's only once a year, right?). BUT if you step on the scale the next day and it happens to break or read 'error' maybe consider joining a gym and rethinking the menu for next year.
6) It's always good to ask your parents who will be at any family reunions and refresh your memory with photos. There's nothing worse than forgetting someone's name, especially when they share your DNA and may come bearing gifts.
7) Never forget that our frenemy Mr. Visa is sneaky. The more you use him, the more he uses you right back. Except it all arrives in a nice lump sum approximately one month later. SO keep in mind the thoughtful gift usually trumps the expensive one (note the word "usually")
8) It's always nice to brush up on some classics to get into the spirit of things. What's on my list? Home Alone 1 and 2, A Christmas Story, Santa Clause, and Jingle All the Way.
9) Don't drink and drive. It's not worth ruining your holidays or someone else's over poor planning.
10) If you find yourself getting stressed out about any of the points above remind yourself about what the holidays really mean: Not being at school/work (win) and spending time with those people closest to you. And whether the holidays go "according to plan" or not, a memory is always a memory. Chances are, you'll laugh about it later anyway.
And in the meantime take it from Gus- there's nothing like a good nap after wrapping Christmas presents all day.
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