IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME Y'ALL CAN YOU BELIEVE IT. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I am so excited.
I've been thinking for a while about what I should post for Christmas, and nothing came to mind. I don't even know what to write about Christmas. Well, actually I know a zillion things I could write, but it would be a never ending ramble and you'd probably get lost two paragraphs in. So, instead, I am just going to share with you a few of my favorite things about Christmas.
Put on your Santa suit and pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate, we're talking CHRISTMAS.
Photos that I found that make me feel jolly.
Here are One Direction. Looking very Christmasy for their SNL bumper photo.
I couldn't really find a Christmas photo of Weird Al, so I chose this one of him in a Radio Shack commercial. There's snowflakes. Thus, festive.
And to end this picture portion, here is a photo of Michael Jackson by a gingerbread house. I appreciate the work someone put into this. This is probably what my future house will look like, including the Michael picture.
That was fun. Now let's talk movies.
My all-time favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone. Which is actually quite funny, I used to get upset when that movie came on. I couldn't stand it when I was younger. I had never watched it but still hated it. I finally watched it last year and fell in love with it. I love the music, the story line, the characters, everything is just amazing. It makes me feel so happy. Every time I hear the theme music come on, I do cartwheels in my head. (Because I can't do cartwheels in real life.)
Another one of my favorites is The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. I know some of you are thinking, "Omg why does she like the 3rd one? The first is the best." True. Very true. The first one always trumps the rest when it comes to movies. But I remember the 3rd one coming out and being excited for it and watching it a zillion times. That whole trilogy is amazing, but the 3rd one will always be my favorite.
A Christmas Story is a classic. We always have it on Christmas Eve night and on Christmas morning while opening presents. It always gives me this overwhelming tingly feeling. It's like Christmas crawls inside me and shoots confetti canons out of my pores. That's the best way I can explain it to you. Even though that Santa scene where he pushes Ralphie down the slide freaks me out. If you haven't seen it, watch TBS on Christmas Eve, they do "24 hours of A Christmas Story" and it's amazing.
This is the most quoted movie in our house around Christmas. I think my dad introduced me to this movie and I'm so glad he did. It is hilarious. I laugh just thinking about it. I honestly don't even know what to say about it. This is another movie whose theme music makes me excited. Just watch this movie if you get the chance. Even if it's not Christmas anymore, watch it. It's a bit more risque than the others on this list, but let's be honest, it stars Chevy Chase and is directed by John Hughes, you gotta expect some of that. The attic scene is my favorite. I could quote this to you all day long. Dad, you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination.
I don't think I even need an explanation for this movie. Elf. God bless Elf.
Don't forget about TV Specials!
The SNL Christmas special/SNL Christmas skits are some of my favorites. I'm a huge fan of Saturday Night Live and watch the special every year. I just love when two of my favorite things combine and magic happens. "I leave out a glass of tap water, and rice. If Santa's anything like me, Christmas really wreaks havoc on the ol' digestive system."
One of my favorite childhood memories is watching 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family. I still watch it to this day and my favorite thing they show is the claymation Christmas specials. They bring back so many memories and I love watching them every year. I also love watching Charlie Brown and Frosty the Snowman. All of the older Christmas specials are a staple to me.
Although I love watching Christmas movies and specials, the events that go on throughout the month of December are what really make me feel that lovely love that Christmas brings.
My church is very active during the holiday season. Something is going on every weekend and even during the week. I participate in multiple events during the month, including the Christmas Parade, Live Nativity, and the Christmas Eve Play. The parade is fun because you get to see all these people and children line up and everyone just seem so jovial. The Live Nativity is very humbling to be in. There are live animals and our church members adorned in costumes to show the community the sweet moment of Jesus' birth. The look on people's faces as they walk up is beautiful. They are so in awe and it's wonderful that we are able to spread that joy to people. My all-time favorite time of year is the Christmas Eve Service at church. I've been in it nearly every year since 2003 and it's always an exciting time. There is no place I'd rather be on Christmas Eve than in my little church, full of loving individuals. God's presence is especially heavy during this time at church, and it's just, so wondrously beautiful. It's impossible to put into words.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Remember to love everyone, smile a lot, eat even more, and remember the reason for the season. God bless you during this holiday season.
-Rachel xx
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