1. Expectation: Gifts will be wrapped early this year.
Reality: Ain't nobody got time for that!
2. Expectation: Even your pets will participate!
Reality: They might, but they'll hate it. And you.
3. Expectation: A cosy fire will be going at all times.
Reality: You forget to open the flue, and your house fills with smoke.
4. Expectation: You'll go carolling with friends.
Reality: Doors slam in your face.
5. Expectation: You'll bake cookies for neighbours.
Reality: You forget to set the timer.
6. Expectation: You’ll shovel strangers' driveways just because.
Reality: It's just gonna snow again tomorrow.
7. Expectation: SO MUCH quality time together.
Reality: Everyone's on their phone.
8. Expectation: You'll go all out with the decorations.
Reality: It takes hours to untangle everything, half the lights don't work, and you electrocute yourself.
9. Expectation: Your holidays will be joyful no matter what, because the holiday spirit is infectious.
Reality: This one is absolutely true.
