Little-Known Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Let's face it. This time of year, people get into a pretty jolly mood. You can tell by the feeling of excitement in the air, not to mention all the highly decorated sweaters. 'Tis the season to do merry things to celebrate the holidays. You can get yourself in a festive mood by doing any or all of the following:

1. Exclaiming, "It's a Christmas miracle!" after something remotely good happens.
2. Eating anything that's flavored peppermint or gingerbread, no matter how random.
3. Spinning in a slow, dramatic circle outside after a Christmas snowfall.
4. Playing "count the Christmas lights" as you drive through the neighborhoods.
5. Merrily, heartily, loudly singing along with every holiday song that comes on at the mall.
6. Exclaiming over being able to see your own breath outside because it's so cold.
7. Doing "the Christmas dance" if you hear bells or the Hallelujah chorus.
8. Baking 37 different kinds of cookies and then wonder why you made so many and who's going to eat them.
9. Eating snow instead.
10. Reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" aloud in dramatic voice with a British accent. To a stranger.
11. Ending every statement with, "because it's Christmas," or "it's Christmas, after all."
12. Alluding to a holiday song every chance you can. Ex: "Let's play some reindeer games!" "It's so cold, Jack Frost is nipping at your nose!" "Sorry I'm late; I was dashing through the snow as fast as I could!" (Each of these exclamations is to be followed by a meaningful look and a loud belly laugh.)
13. Having a long, passionate discussion about whether you should leave carrots or apples out for the reindeer on Christmas Eve.
14. Tapping your fingers in time to "Jingle Bells" on a countertop when you're bored and seeing if anyone notices.
15. Giggling in anticipation of Christmas morning. Preferably while in a waiting room or elevator.

Bonus points if you manage to "save Christmas."