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These are some of the best things associated with this special holiday season. (For the down side, see List "Worst Things About the Christmas Holiday Season.")
Created On:Nov 15 2003 14:54 EST
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1.  Being With Those You Love At Christmas30  -Sep 1 2008 19:51
family time together is precious30  -Dec 13 2003 11:43
2.  Christmas music - all styles and themes:religious/secular, traditional/modern19  -Dec 1 2004 18:00
19  -Nov 15 2003 15:09
3.  Watching the kids opening presents Christmas morn13  -Sep 1 2008 19:51
13  -Nov 15 2003 15:03
4.  Knowing it will all be over on the 26th of December12  -Feb 27 2005 13:48
Bah, humbug!12  -Feb 3 2004 23:31
5.  Hearing the first Christmas carol - the unofficial start of the holiday season12  -Dec 3 2004 18:17
12  -Nov 15 2003 15:07
6.  Decorating the tree together with old and new ornaments, tinsel, popcorn string12  -Sep 1 2008 19:51
12  -Nov 15 2003 14:58
7.  Finding Liquid ASS in my stocking11  3May 23 2009 12:55
http://www.liquidass.com11  -Apr 14 2007 22:44
8.  Neighbors' homes beautifully decorated with lights, wreaths, candles, etc.10  -Dec 20 2004 17:04
10  -Nov 15 2003 15:18
9.  Driving around the neighborhood to check out the lights7  -Nov 22 2004 17:21
7  -Nov 15 2003 15:31
10.  JESUS6  1Mar 28 2009 12:02
Reflecting on his birth and waiting on His second coming.6  -Jan 24 2005 13:44
11.  Buying flowers, roping, wreaths, ornaments, etc. to decorate with6  -Dec 3 2004 18:17
6  -Nov 15 2003 15:04
12.  Picking out a tree from the tree lot or tree farm - great experience for kids6  -Dec 9 2004 16:04
6  -Nov 15 2003 14:56
13.  programs like Toys for Tots that collect good toys for needy kids5  -Nov 23 2004 18:56
5  -Nov 30 2003 19:27
14.  Getting a card or call from someone you've lost touch with long ago5  -Dec 9 2004 16:05
5  -Nov 15 2003 15:38
15.  The aromas of Christmas - balsam, ginger bread, hot apple cider, pies & cookies5  1Apr 13 2009 22:41
5  -Nov 15 2003 15:35
16.  The first Christmas together as a couple in your own place5  -Sep 1 2008 19:53
5  -Nov 15 2003 15:24
17.  Salvation Army brass band rendering carols, collectors with kettles and a bell5  -Dec 5 2004 10:01
5  -Nov 15 2003 15:20
18.  The mailbox filled with cards from friends and family5  -Dec 20 2004 17:04
5  -Nov 15 2003 15:14
19.  The smell of balsam trees, wreaths, and roping throughout the house5  -Dec 1 2004 18:01
5  -Nov 15 2003 14:59
20.  The tree all decorated, with presents packed all around4  -Dec 4 2004 19:23
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:41
21.  Seeing lighted trees and candles in the windows as you walk home from work4  -Dec 9 2004 16:05
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:39
22.  The literal tactile, palpable "feeling of Christmas" in the air - unforgettable4  -Nov 30 2004  5:04
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:28
23.  The first Christmas in the new house - living the American dream4  -Jan 6 2008 23:35
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:26
24.  The great selection of poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and other flowers4  -Nov 28 2004 10:45
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:23
25.  Visiting "Santa's Village" type outdoor seasonal attractions4  -Nov 22 2004 17:22
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:22
26.  Seeing the genuine pleasure on someone's face after opening your gift to them4  -Dec 4 2004 19:22
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:06
27.  Receiving an unexpected gift, or an unexpectedly nice one4  -Aug 31 2004  7:38
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:05
28.  Christmas holiday food - egg nog, pies, ginger bread, hot apple cider, etc.4  -Nov 30 2004  5:04
4  -Nov 15 2003 15:03
29.  Teaching the kids traditional Christmas carols.3  -Nov 28 2004 16:44
3  -Nov 22 2003 12:55
30.  Putting up the stockings3  -Jan 6 2008 23:35
3  -Nov 18 2003 11:26
31.  Recipe for cider - eq. parts grnd nutmeg, cinn., cloves, allspice; 1/4 tsp/gal3  -Nov 30 2004  5:05
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:37
32.  Christmas festivals at the church, club, etc. - fun esp. for the kids3  -Nov 22 2004 17:22
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:29
33.  Taking time out to reflect on what Christmas really means to you3  -Nov 28 2004 10:46
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:29
34.  Hot cocoa or spiced apple cider after being outside in the cold3  -Dec 4 2004 19:23
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:28
35.  Setting up the outside lights on a clear, cold lovely December morning3  -Nov 28 2004 16:44
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:27
36.  Holiday catalogs filled with cool stuff, even if you can't afford it3  -Jan 6 2008 23:35
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:17
37.  A huge Christmas dinner with all the fixings,then lapse into a coma on the sofa3  -Sep 24 2004 12:50
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:15
38.  Christmas cards of all kinds - religious, secular, traditional, modern, funny3  -Sep 22 2004 12:40
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:13
39.  Schmaltzy heartwarming Christmas stories on local and national news shows3  1Apr 13 2009 22:44
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:11
40.  Christmas movie classics like "It's a Wonderful Life"3  -Sep 1 2008 19:52
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:08
41.  Great holiday TV specials to put you in the right mood3  1Apr 13 2009 22:45
3  -Nov 15 2003 15:08
42.  Turning off the lights, relaxing, looking at the decorated Christmas tree2  -Nov 25 2004 18:32
2  -Nov 25 2003 10:26
43.  People giving generously again when toys are stolen from charities for needy2  -Dec 5 2004 10:02
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:44
44.  Kicking back and listening to a favorite Christmas CD2  -Nov 23 2004 18:56
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:42
45.  The satisfaction and relief when everything went pretty well - worth the effort2  -Sep 12 2004  8:12
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:41
46.  Special Christmas services at church2  -Jun 21 2004 12:00
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:40
47.  Making up with someone - letting bygones be bygones in the spirit of the season2  -Dec 5 2004 10:02
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:38
48.  Charitable donations up at this time of year - important for many organizations2  -Sep 22 2004 21:19
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:34
49.  The annual Christmas program at the kids' school2  -Dec 4 2004 19:23
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:33
50.  Brass band and choir performing carols in the gazebo2  -Sep 12 2004  8:12
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:33
51.  Annual decorations in the town square - manger scenes, lighted trees and shrubs2  -Nov 23 2004 18:56
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:33
52.  Hearing from a friend or relative for the first time in a while2  -Nov 25 2004 18:31
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:30
53.  Everyone on their best behavior for once2  -Sep 24 2004 12:50
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:25
54.  The kids' beaming faces when Christmas finally comes2  -Nov 25 2004 18:31
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:25
55.  Baby's first Christmas2  -Dec 3 2004 18:18
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:24
56.  Big crowds at the malls in the spirit of the season, like a sporting event2  -Jan 24 2004 16:04
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:24
57.  Kids talking to store Santas - a nice photo for the family album2  -Nov 25 2004 18:31
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:21
58.  Familiar family Christmas stories told again for the umpteenth time2  -Apr 3 2004 17:29
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:20
59.  People appearing to get along better for about a month or so2  -Sep 28 2004 18:50
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:18
60.  Christmas crafts with the children - making paper decorations, candles, etc.2  -Sep 24 2004 12:50
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:16
61.  Recalling wonderful past Christmas memories, and creating new ones2  -Nov 30 2004  5:04
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:14
62.  A beautiful snowfall Christmas Eve - a white Christmas! (rare in some places)2  -Nov 28 2004 10:46
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:12
63.  Bustling shopping malls beautifully decorated2  -Apr 3 2004 17:29
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:10
64.  Getting just what you wanted - perfect!2  -Dec 3 2004 18:18
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:06
65.  The convivial Christmas office party; everyone relaxed for once, having fun2  -Nov 22 2004 17:22
2  -Nov 15 2003 15:02
66.  Family reunions - getting to see all the relatives together once a year2  -Sep 24 2004 12:50
2  -Nov 15 2003 14:55
67.  Charles Dickens' perennial classic 'A Christmas Carol'1  -Dec 9 2004 16:04
Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, the 3 ghosts, etc.1  -Dec 9 2004 16:04
68.  Carolers going door to door in your neighborhood1  -Mar 20 2004 16:21
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:40
69.  Going on a sleighride with your love1  -Sep 22 2004 21:19
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:32
70.  Remembering Christmas artwork and projects done when you were in school1  -Dec 4 2004 19:23
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:31
71.  After-Christmas sales on everything1  -Mar 20 2004 16:21
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:11
72.  Great Christmas sales all season long - on everything, everywhere1  -Mar 20 2004 11:19
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:01
73.  Last-minute shopping Christmas eve - the whole "hustle and bustle" experience1  -Mar 4 2004  8:58
1  -Nov 15 2003 15:00
74.  ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas 0  --
0  -Apr 13 2009 22:52
75.  Not being able to sleep on Christmas Eve because you're excited 0  --
or at least remembering that feeling 0  -Apr 13 2009 22:46
 

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