We all have a love hate relationship with winter, lets be real here. The snow makes people forget how to drive, its cold, the roads are bad, and chances are, you will be spending a lot more money than you do during the other months of the year. If you’re from the Midwest, it seems to be that winter lasts for what feels like forever. But despite the struggles that winter brings, there are so many things to love about it.

1. Snow- at least its pretty outside

Despite how much we all hate driving in the winter, the snow looks beautiful on the trees.

2. Christmas Cookie Making

I think we all gain about 10 pounds when it comes to Christmas cookies.

3. Holiday Drinks

Who doesn't love peppermint hot chocolate and the other 10 things that take over the Starbucks menu?

4. Christmas movies

Can we please just stay in and watch Christmas movies while drinking hot chocolate?

5. Holidays

Christmas, New Year’s, Hanukkah, etc. Holidays are a major part of winter; they bring people together.

6. Spending time with the family and friends

Every college kid is ready to be home for winter break.

7. SNOW DAYS

Snow days in college are 10x better than they were in high school.

8. Winter break

A break from school is much needed.

9. holiday cards

Who doesn’t love walking into the house and seeing the Christmas cards that cover the fridge?

10. parties

Holiday parties, work parties, New Year’s parties. It just ends up being party after party. Make sure to have a sober cab and drive safely.

11. shopping for gifts

The smile you see on someone’s face when they open a gift is something you treasure. No matter how small, it’s the thought that counts.

12. Holiday songs

We all jam to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Don’t lie to yourself.

13. Holiday decorations

Everything is decorated in red, green, silver, and gold. Christmas trees, the lights outside, the nativity setting that sits in the window. Whatever it be, holiday decorations are gorgeous.

14. making snowmen and having snowball fights

We all want to make our own Olaf.

15. Skating outside

Pond hockey. Enough said.

16. Skiing and Snowboarding

Ahh... the itch to hit the slopes is back.

17. wearing cozy things

Fuzzy socks, sweaters, and beanies all take over my wardrobe in the winter.

18. Cheesy winter dates

Walking through Bentleyville, looking at all of the Christmas lights. Snuggling by the fire, drinking hot chocolate and watching Christmas movies.

19. snuggling by the fire

I mean bonfires in the summer are great, but being inside and looking at the fire can be just as great. Plus, this just adds a little romantic flare.

20. Kisses under the mistletoe.

I mean, it doesn't get any cuter than that.

21. spreading holiday cheer

Everyone is more willing to give in the winter. We help shovel our neighbor’s driveways, we bake Christmas cookies for our friends, we give to charity. Everyone wants to spread holiday cheer.

Happy holidays y’all.