I had planned not to do a Thursday Thirteen entry today because I have so much else to do…..but I just couldn’t resist. 🙂
1. The lights.
2. The decorations in the neighborhood and around town.
3. The urge or instinct to make contact with loved ones.
4. The fact that everyone in the family has time off.
5. Buying presents. I really enjoy searching out what I think loved ones will like. Well, at least, I do when I can find something. 🙂
6. Getting presents. Yes, I admit it, I love it.
7. Children’s Christmas programs at church. It’s so sweet to see the little dressed-up kings and angels and shepherds and watch the littlest ones yawn, scratch, wave, and sing. Those programs are never perfect, but that’s what’s fun about them.
8. Seeing people wearing Christmas sweaters or sweatshirts.
9. Christmas music. Not the annoying tin kind from toy Santas and snowmen in stores, but beautiful carols, old and new.
10. Getting out favorite ornaments and decorations and reminiscing over them.
11. Special Christmas foods.
12. Christmas movies like A Christmas Carol (I like the version with George C. Scott) and White Christmas.
13. Last listed but first in importance: the fact that God loved us enough to send his Holy, sinless Son to live among us for 33 years and then die on the cross for our sins so that whoever believes in Him will be saved.
Stray Thoughts 
Happy TT to you.
I love Christmas too! Now to wrap gifts and clean the house…..
I LOVE Christmas… the excitement and energy is uplifting. You’ve got a great list… now get busy with all your “to-dos” 😀
Merry Christmas.
I can’t believe it’s almost here!!
My T13 is my 100 things about me (coincided with T13 day)
Merry Christmas and blessings,
Karla
I love the Christmas lights and I enjoy buying presents too, I just don’t like the crowds in the stores! LOL.
My 13 are up.
I, too, LOVE Christmas! You have a great list of things you like about Christmas and I have to agree with #13 as being the best part! Merry Christmas & Happy TT!!!
So many things to do, so little time. But, TT is very important – maybe #1 priority. JK I couldn’t resist either. I’m getting sick, but I stayed up late last night just to get my TT in.
Happy TT and Merry Christmas!
I’m up!
Now, that’s a good 13!
Thank you for your well wishes at She Lives.
Merry Christmas!
I love #13 but like you #6 is way cool.
May God Bless and have a Merry Christmas
Mitch
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Wonderful list! I agree with you on # 13. It’s my favorite too. Merry Christmas!!
Loved reading your list!
Happy TT and happy holidays! 🙂
Glad you decided to play after all – your list speaks to me!
Thanks for stopping by – wishing you a beautiful Christmas! 🙂
Great Christmas list; I love all these things. This year, we have all sorts of family coming for Christmas, so we’re feeling very very blessed. Hope you have a fabulous Christmas, and thank you for visiting my blog!
Merry Christmas and happy anniversary, Barbara!
My mother and I listened to Christmas music all day today. I finally got a Manheim Steamroller CD and it’s beautiful but I have a huge collection of Christmas music. I love, love Bing Crosby!
And my all time favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Carol with George C. Scott. I’ve already watched it twice this holiday season and will watch it again on Christmas Eve.
What a nice list. I love all the same things you love about the season.
Barbara, I’m in total agreement with your list! What a great time of year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
I totally agree with you. I’m looking forward especially to seeing my sister and niece who have yet to see my 8-month baby girl. Merry Christmas!
I love watching my kids open their gifts from us and from others. They really seem to have a grateful heart. Merry Christmas!