around this time of year I always see a lot of people talking about how the magic of the holidays seems like it's gone and it was so wonderful when we were all kids and omg what happened this is so tragic it's all because of the world we live in. and like I get it cuz part of it is definitely that especially re: how it's warmer earlier than it's supposed to be on account of climate change, but a lot of these comments and the examples they give make me feel like...guys the reason things were more fun when you were a kid is because your parents and teachers made it special for you. I see people posting nostalgic photos of all these cutely decorated classrooms and livingrooms and crafts that are set up for you to do and fun construction paper decorations and candies wrapped in colourful holiday foil and going this is so sad why is the world not like this anymore I miss it so much. it's because now YOU'RE the adult, and it's YOUR turn to start helping to plan all of it. if you want to see decor then make it and put it up! if you want to organize craft time then do it! if you want candy with colourful holiday themed wrapping it's at the dollar store! host party nights and invite friends and ask them to bring a hot dish to share! make playlists and have the music playing on a speaker in your house all day! check out the markets and events that pop up around town! not to be cheesy or whatever but the magic is literally inside you and I think everybody is more capable of making holidays fun than they realize
