16 Best Things About Being Home For The Holidays

    Mostly you eat food.

    Nathan W. Pyle
    by Nathan W. Pyle

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. As soon as you arrive, you start eating.

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    2. You're immediately reminded of the *customs* of the region in which you were raised.

    3. You joyously reunite with all the very important foods that you grew up with.

    4. And though your ability to contain your excitement about these foods hasn't changed...

    5. ...you sadly realize that others things have changed.

    6. You update your parents on all the ways they were maybe just a little bit right about some things.

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    7. And you also introduce them to all the shows they haven't yet become obsessed with yet.

    8. When the time comes for the feast, you put on your best holiday outfit and then throw caution to the wind...

    9. Though at some point, you briefly pretend you are going to exhibit restraint around said food.

    10. You reunite with the friends that knew you *before* Facebook even existed.

    11. ...and you get a glimpse of their massive, spacious homes.

    12. You perhaps get just a little overwhelmed by all of the interaction with family and friends at some point.

    13. And when that moment comes, you escape to a quiet corner for some alone time.

    14. But mostly you just soak in all that holiday warmth.

    15. And do something relaxing because you have no adult responsibilities at the moment.

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    16. And you enjoy all the home-cooked meals and treats you want before worrying about real life again.

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