This past weekend, my roommate and I decorated our room in holiday decorations. Lights were put up (to fire safety standards, of course), snowflake garlands were hung, and room was made in the middle of the floor for our future fake Christmas tree. To top it all off, we whipped up 40 homemade, Christmas
My roommate (Left) and I ready for some sugar cookies!
themed sugar cookies and enjoyed Elf, a classic movie to get the holidays going. You could say we are a little obsessed. Okay…a lot obsessed. A couple of our friends have taken on the role of Scrooge already saying things like “It’s not even Thanksgiving!” and “We’re not even a month away! Chill out!”. Bah Humbug to you! Christmas is awesome. In fact, the holiday season is an amazing time where the weather cooperates (in Florida at least), people have this automatic cheeriness about them, and families are able to celebrate being together. I don’t recall a song becoming popular because it said “It’s the most terrible time of the year”.
One of the other things I enjoy about the holiday season is that giving is second nature. Instead of thinking about ourselves, we are encouraged to take a step back and truly give back to those who need warmth, support, and love during this important season.
For this reason, I say it is never too early for Christmas. I am glad that I have started my holiday season early and feel a little guilty that I didn’t think of it earlier! I encourage everyone to give back this holiday season and continue it throughout the year. America’s National Teenager has taken this same idea and developed monthly service projects that will benefit different nonprofit organizations each month. How awesome is that? It’s like Christmas all year
Children opening their boxes from OCC
round! To get your year round holiday season started, click on my “ANTSO Gives Back” tab to learn more about these monthly service projects and how YOU, yes YOU, can make a difference in your own community. This month, make a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. This simple gift can change a child’s life in an instant. Click here to visit their website and learn more.
So, Christmas has started early for me. Spreading Christmas cheer only takes love and a willingness to serve.
My question to you is: Where will you start?
Much love, Sami 🙂
America's National Teenager 2012 