everyday joys.

25. CHRISTMAS MUSIC ALL DAY, EVERYDAY!

24. Starbucks egg nog latte. Yes, please!

23. Christmas parties that you get to dress up for!

22. candy canes!

21. ELF.

20. Relient K Christmas album.

19. Santa costumes for your pets. :]

18. Santa’s Wonderland.

17. jingle bells.

16. hats and gloves.

15. the star of bethlehem presentation.

14. apple cider.

13. cozy scarves.

12. the 12 days of christmas.

11. cuddling with your favorite person.

10. “christmas don’t be late” by the chipmunks.

9. boots.

8. White Christmas.

7. snow! (when it happens!!)

6. putting reindeer antlers on your car. (or getting a car with a big red bow on Christmas morning.)

5. looking at lights with your family.

4. getting to give the people you love the most gifts to celebrate the biggest birthday of all.

3. being reminded of the birth of our savior wherever you go.

2. spending break being intentional with your siblings and parents.

1. getting to relive the birth of the most influential and earth shattering person to ever walk the face of this planet: Jesus Christ.

Glory in the highest! Hallelujah! A king has been born to us, he is Christ the Lord!

Take time to remember why we celebrate, and that it’s not about the presents and the tree. Its not about the fireplaces and hot chocolate. Don’t get caught up in the politics of Christmas. Its just one more thing the devil uses to distract us from Him.

Merry Christmas to all!