Freezing temperatures are not necessary to get into the holiday spirit. In fact, we’d say that L.A.’s lack of wintery weather makes us even more enthusiastic about the season. We don’t need snow or ice to experience a "real" winter. Our holiday spirit is abundant and, trust us, we don’t feel as though we're missing out by celebrating the season in 80-degree weather. Why? Here are 21 reasons.
1. Holiday shopping at outdoor malls and holiday markets isn’t dreadful, it's actually quite beautiful.
2. We don’t need to layer up when ice skating, so there’s less resistance, which enables us to skate faster. Plus, we have pretty cool outdoor rinks.
3. We save money because we don't need expensive, bulky winter coats or accessories.
4. We don’t need snow tires for our cars.
5. We can enjoy Starbucks' first-ever iced holiday drink without freezing our asses off.
6. We can always choose between hot or cold beverages.
7. We welcome snowflakes falling on our faces because while they may be fake, they definitely aren’t cold.
8. If we want to ski or snowboard, we only have to drive an hour for some awesome slopes.
9. We can take our time choosing a Christmas tree and decorating the house with lights because we aren’t in a rush to escape the cold.
10. We won’t break our backs from slipping on ice.
11. We don’t have to shovel snow.
12. Our water bottles never freeze in our bags.
13. We can read outside with a cup of coffee and our bodies stay at the perfect temperature.
14. Local businesses go all out with holiday decorations, probably to ensure we're all in the holiday spirit despite the lack of cold weather.
15. Walking the dog never sucks.
16. Our heating bills are not through the roof. In fact, most days we don’t need heat or air conditioning, just a crack of the window.
17. There are no bugs or rodents seeking refuge from the weather in our homes.
18. We don’t have to wake up earlier to defrost our car windows.
19. If we forget a jacket, it’s not the worst.
20. Blankets and fireplaces are cozy, not vital.
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