The best times of the year are different for many of us, some like the tradition and American pride that comes with the fourth of July, while some revel in the drunken debauchery of St. Patrick’s Day. Still others see their favorite holiday come but, once every four years, on a leap year. Here is a list of my personal faves!
1. Christmas: I know, how cliché, right? I love it for many reasons, for the friends family and food of course but, also; for the merry spirit that just seems to emanate from every person that you meet, for the feeling that you get when you see how much a friend really appreciates a gift that you have given them, for the cheerful music, for the parties, baked goods, and presents, and of course for the church services, interjected with their own special magic.
2. My Birthday: Not a national holiday, I realize but, my birthday has become very important to me over the years. it is at the end of August and as a kid I did not like this fact as, my friends always forgot it, I got things like school clothes and school supplies, and on some years I got to share the first day of school with my birthday. However, when I entered college this all turned around, my friends always made my birthday into a big event and since the age of 18 I have enjoyed many memorable celebrations!
3. Thanksgiving: I never realized how much I enjoyed this family meal until I did not celebrate it with my family one year. The year away, while fun in its own right, was just not the same.
4. The Fourth of July: Smack dab, in the middle of summer, many fun times have been had this weekend; weddings and visits, trips, and getting my first dog.
5. Labor Day: This weekend takes place right near my birthday!
6. MLK Day: A day of national service. Sign me up. If only it was in October when the weather was nice.
7. Mother’s Day: I’m not a Mom but, I have one and her birthday and Mother’s Day fall on the same weekend. Nice time to celebrate!
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