1. Flying to DC and stepping off the plane to feel the cold air rush through me.
2. Waking up on Christmas morning, having coffee, and watching A Christmas Story while curled up in a blanket next to Grandma’s antique wood-burning stove.
3. Watching others open up presents.
4. The smell of snow (if it decides to snow that year).
5. Attending our yearly “Cookie Party,” which consists of 30 girls drinking, eating, and exchanging gifts.
6. My grandma’s homemade chocolate pie.
7. Spending a night with my three best girlfriends in DC – having dinner, going to see the Christmas tree by the White House, and then exchanging our not-so-secret “Secret Santa” presents.
8. Leftover ham sandwiches.
9. Sitting at Christmas dinner, watching my grandpa sneak food to the dogs (thinking no one can see him).
10. Listening to the radio and hearing the same Christmas songs over and over until New Year’s is over.
[Ed. Note: What do you like best about the holidays? Let us know right here.]
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