Buzz·Posted on Dec 17, 201517 Things People Who Love Food Know To Be True Around The HolidaysIt's the most delicious time of the year!by Alex AlvarezBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. For you, Christmas basically starts on Thanksgiving. A holiday that centers around food = an early present: 슬기 @Wiznja18 I LOVE FOOD AND NOVEMBER-CHRISTMAS AND GOT7 SO MUCCCHHHHH 😍😍😭😱❤ 04:27 PM - 21 Nov 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 2. You're actually shocked there aren't more songs dedicated to the joy that is the Thanksgiving feast: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. You're always easy to shop for 'round this time of year: Chelsey Betts @chelseyboooo For Christmas all I want is food gift cards, I love food. Lol 04:15 AM - 03 Dec 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 4. In fact, you don't even mind getting the same present for everyone: ♏️ @3witdahtweets I LOVE FOOD & ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A 40 PIECE HOT WING FROM EVERY BODY ! 😊 02:46 PM - 13 Dec 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 5. You know very well that this is the time of year when Food Network truly shines: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. And let's not ever forget latkes, which are basically fried magic: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. And while you can eat challah French toast whenever, it's especially good for a holiday brunch: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. And this is the time of year when food is just as cute as it is delicious: Shane Smith @ShaneSmith83 Christmas overload today.. Please meet my " Melting Snowmen " cookies! My work here is done!! ❄⛄❄ 10:18 AM - 11 Dec 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 9. And gingerbread houses so beautiful you wish you could live in 'em: View this photo on Instagram 10. It's a time for all things deliciously peppermint-flavored! View this photo on Instagram 11. And the holidays call for many, many marshmallow-topped mugs of hot chocolate: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. You just aren’t celebrating the season if you don’t decorate Christmas cookies. (With a side of MORE Christmas cookies, of course.): Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You love seeing seasonal foods at your favorite places: View this photo on Instagram 14. Even just the SMELLS of holiday food are enough to make you feel warm and cozy: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. You know, too, that few gifts make more of an impact around this time than sharing food with those who lack it: Viola Davis @violadavis I am thrilled to share that @HungerIs is continuing to combat childhood hunger with over $4 MILLION in grants!! (https://t.co/SCeKtBX0r5) 06:57 PM - 16 Dec 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 16. And hungry animals looking for a home really appreciate it, too: 7News Yahoo7 @Y7News A six-year-old boy has collected toys and 526kg of pet food to donate to an animal shelter. https://t.co/X3rPVKwOqz 10:45 AM - 16 Dec 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 17. Most of all, you know nothing says "love" quite like a holiday meal with family and friends: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF