10 reasons to love Christmas, from the atmosphere in the streets of the city to the smiles of the little ones

Although Christmas has its pros and cons, there are some things that, as soon as the month of December starts, come to mind and make us look forward to Christmas with trepidation. Here are the ones we collected in the editorial office ... did we forget something?

10. The decorations for the city

We must admit, seeing the cities light up with lights ... it is definitely suggestive!

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9. Wrapping paper, bows, packages

Heaven is in the stationeries, which are filled with colored ribbons, gift paper of all kinds and ad hoc bags for every single gift ... * _ *

8. Christmas playlists

There are songs that can only be heard (in theory) at Christmas ... and there are the unmissable ones, like Mariah Carey and Wham! that can only mark the arrival of December 25 every single year!

7. The Christmas tree

Whether you make it at home or simply buy one that is "ready", the magic of having a Christmas tree at home is difficult to explain.

6. Panettone, pandoro and chocolate at will

It is the month of typical sweets and chocolate, of all kinds and above all, in industrial quantities ...

© Le Tre Marys

5. The joy of children

When we too, a long time ago, were waiting for Santa Claus, the Christmas period was unforgettable. Finding that joy and happiness on the face of children warms the heart.

4. The Christmas markets

In almost all Italian cities, the Christmas period is equivalent to the arrival of the Christmas markets, where you can find both original gifts and the usual trinkets (which however try) that are now part of the traditions of the period ...

© O "Bej O" Bej

3. Christmas movies

Miracle on 34th street, Life is a wonderful thing, Mom I missed the plane, Nightmare before Christmas: these are just some of the films that, year after year, are broadcast on TV and which, by now, we would miss if we didn't watch them every year.

2. Holidays

It is useless to go around it: Christmas, for the most part, is equivalent to a fairly long holiday period, which obviously makes us very happy. A little well-deserved rest, right?

1. Snow, despite everything

Even if in some cities (like Milan) the snow is pretty right as it falls, hearing the noises muffled by the snow and seeing the white flakes descending from the sky is truly magical ...

Top photo Peanuts - Charles M. Schulz