43 Ways the Holidays Will Make You a Happier Human

As if you needed another reason to love the holidays, we're breaking down 40-plus things that put the fattest smiles on our faces this time of year. We're not talking expensive presents, either; it's all about the little things. From mistletoe kisses to caroling, not even Scrooge can deny the power of these feel-good moments. Before it's all over in a flash, soak in every minute!

1. Sipping on hot chocolate with marshmallows
2. Listening to holiday music on repeat
3. Eating out of the popcorn bin
4. The comfort of going home
5. Snuggling by the fireplace
6. Glitter nail polish, glitter pinecones, glitter everything
7. Watching little kids open presents
8. Baking and decorating cookies
9. Decking out the house with holiday decor
10. Kissing underneath the mistletoe
11. Eggnog!
12. Taking flights and road trips to see loved ones
13. Eating and drinking till you stuff yourself silly
14. Holiday DIY projects
15. A Christmas Story and Love Actually movie marathons
16. Buying poinsettias from the market
17. Giving to charities
18. Seeing red cups everywhere
19. Family game nights
20. The magical twinkling of holiday lights
21. Snowball fights
22. Drinking mulled wine
23. People being nicer, jollier human beings
24. Seeing Santa at the mall
25. Neighborhood caroling
26. Going to holiday parades
27. Candy canes
28. Meeting his family for the first time
29. Sending and receiving handwritten notes
30. No work, no school
31. Wearing spirited socks
32. Pretty gift wrap
33. Cooking and having zero leftovers, because it was that good
34. Popping Champagne bottles
35. Mini Christmas trees
36. Making paper snowflakes
37. Participating in a white elephant gift exchange
38. Giving in to a turkey coma
39. Finding the perfect holiday party dress
40. Hanging up stockings
41. The scent of fir trees
42. Not falling while ice skating outdoors
43. Going to an ugly-sweater party

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