Paid PostPosted on Nov 24, 2014Spreading Holiday Cheer: Expectation Vs. Reality‘Tis the season!by Starbucks CanadaBrand PublisherLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 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. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Expectation: A cosy fire will be going at all times. Reality: You forget to open the flue, and your house fills with smoke. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Expectation: You'll go carolling with friends. Reality: Doors slam in your face. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Expectation: You'll bake cookies for neighbours. Reality: You forget to set the timer. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Expectation: You’ll shovel strangers' driveways just because. Reality: It's just gonna snow again tomorrow. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Expectation: SO MUCH quality time together. Reality: Everyone's on their phone. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 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. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Expectation: Your holidays will be joyful no matter what, because the holiday spirit is infectious. Reality: This one is absolutely true. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF One simple way you can share joy this holiday season is by giving the gift of Starbucks.