Source: 43 Reasons Why the Holidays Make You a Happier Person
As if you needed another reason to love the holidays, here are 40+ things that bring the biggest smiles to our faces this time of year. And we’re not talking about expensive gifts; it’s the little things. From kissing under the mistletoe to singing Christmas carols, not even Scrooge can deny the power of these feel-good moments.
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Sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows
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Hear Holiday music on a continuous loop
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Eating from the popcorn bin
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The comfort of going home
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Cuddling by the fireplace
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Glitter nail polish, glitter pine cones, glitter everything
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Watching small children unwrapping presents
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Bake and decorate cookies
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Decorate the house with Christmas decorations
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Kissing under the mistletoe
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Eggnog!
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Flights and car trips to visit loved ones
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Eat and drink until you drop
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DIY projects for the holidays
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A Christmas story And Indeed… Love Film marathons
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Buy poinsettias at the market
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Donations to charities
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Red cups everywhere
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Game nights for the whole family
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The magical sparkle of Christmas lights
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Snowball fights
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Drink mulled wine
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People are nicer, happier people
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Seeing Santa Claus at the mall
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Christmas songs from the neighborhood
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Go to the holiday parade
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Candy canes
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Meeting his family for the first time
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Sending and receiving handwritten notes
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No work, no school
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Wearing spirited socks
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Pretty wrapping paper
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Cook and leave no leftovers because it was so good
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Let champagne bottles pop
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Mini Christmas trees
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Making snowflakes out of paper
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Participating in a scrap gift exchange
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Giving in to the turkey coma
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Find the perfect party dress for the holidays
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Hanging stockings
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The scent of the fir trees
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Avoid falling when ice skating outdoors
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Go to an ugly sweater party
