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The 6 Stages of Waiting for the Holidays to Arrive

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tampa chapter.

Stage 1: Halloween is Over

November is finally here and you feel like the holidays are right around the corner. Do you start planning presents now or is it still too early?

Stage 2: Christmas Songs Start Playing in Stores

You know the holiday season is on its way, but stores are already playing Christmas songs? Seriously? Can we please get through November first? At least they’re catchy…

Stage 3: Stuffing Yourself at Thanksgiving for the Winter Ahead

Thanksgiving, ahh… It’s the perfect time to stuff your face with food with no fear of being judged. You might want to pack on the pounds, because it’s starting to get real cold!

Stage 4: Becoming a Holiday Fanatic

You complain every year about the overbearing amount of holiday cheer, but as it starts getting closer, you find yourself joining in. You start listening to carols on your own free will and decorate your dorm with snowflakes. Let’s get these holidays rolling!

Stage 5: Starting to Get Antsy

The holidays are right around the corner and you can’t take the anticipation anymore! The days start slowing and you’re at the final stretch…

Stage 6: The Morning Of

It’s finally here! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Ramadan, your special day is here! You can’t handle your excitement! Don’t run downstairs too fast! 

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Kayla Brown is a Senior at UT. Majoring in criminology, she one day hopes to do something badass af. While Kayla is not writing for Her Campus or studying for class, you can find her hanging with her sorority sisters, watching This is Us, or eating Kraft mac and cheese.