BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER
As the holiday season approaches, many people will debate what holiday is superior. The cliché yet hard to dispute answer would be Christmas. Growing up as young children, Christmas was likely many people’s favorite holiday. However, that feeling may begin to change as people get older and discover the truth about Jolly Old Saint Nick.
If Christmas is no longer someone’s favorite holiday, what holiday steps in to take its place? Thanksgiving seems to be a popular opinion, but Halloween is not to be missed. Each holiday is different and has something unique to offer. Let’s dive into what makes a few of the biggest holidays special, starting with Christmas.
Christmas is the pinnacle of holidays and, unlike all other holidays, spans more than a single day. While the actual holiday is December 25th, the Christmas season starts shortly after Thanksgiving. There are many contributing factors to the Christmas season that make it a great holiday including music, presents, food and parties. In terms of the festivities surrounding the holiday, Christmas takes the cake.
The beginning of the Christmas season normally marks the end of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a great holiday because it involves one of Americans’ favorite activities, eating. Few things are better than eating more than a serving size of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. Combine the delicious food with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football, and Thanksgiving is one great holiday.
Halloween is an interesting holiday. From the age of 13 to about 18 years old, kids tend to stop celebrating Halloween. Before the age of 13, the excitement of dressing up and trick or treating is at the forefront of kids’ minds. Once kids are in college, Halloween gains back its popularity as people celebrate and wear costumes once again, only this time it is not to trick or treat.
Independence Day is an underrated summer holiday. Independence Day is the celebration of the birth of America and takes place at an ideal time during the summer. The weather, food, drinks, and fireworks all contribute to making Independence Day a great holiday.
Another holiday that involves people overindulging in drinks is St. Patrick’s Day. While it is supposed to be a celebration of Irish culture, it tends to turn into an excuse for people to drink green beer and go to a parade. Nevertheless, it is still an enjoyable holiday, especially for the Irish.
Other holidays include Memorial Day, Valentine’s Day, New Years and many more. However, the holidays discussed above are what most Americans tend to think of as the biggest holidays.
Everyone has a different favorite holiday for a reason. Maybe eating four slices of pumpkin pie while watching the Detroit Lions lose on Thanksgiving isn’t really your thing. No matter someone’s preference there are plenty of wonderful holidays to enjoy with family and friends. Happy Holidays!
