I'm finding it harder and harder not to feel nostalgic this time of year. I had a very nontraditional and deprived childhood as a kid, and because of that, I love all the traditions that I never got to experience when I was growing up. Waking up and eating the candy out of an advent calendar, sending out holiday cards, decorating the house with Christmas lights, making (and eating) holiday cookies, Santa hats, ugly sweaters, gifts under the tree, shooting my Red Ryder (no, I haven't shot my eye out), among other things.
In a way I kind of feel like I'm making up for lost time. But in a way it's so much more. I think as a kid, we take things for granted. Since I experienced all these things when I was older, I feel like I'm able to cherish the feelings that come along with the holidays better.
And for that I'm thankful.
As Christmas nears, I can't help but get excited! It's not even about gifts or material things. What I'm most excited about is spending the holiday with people that mean the most to me. Making memories.
I've come to realize that the holidays are about love, cheer, joy, family, friends, and happiness. It's that warm fuzzy feeling you get in your chest when someone you love opens a gift you worked so hard to find. The look in their eyes and the smile on their face at the thought of knowing someone loves them. To me THAT is what the holidays are about.
Happy holidays, guys!
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