REASONS TO: LOVE NOVEMBER

With November as my insanely busy and stressful deadline month for the past three years at university, I sometimes fail to remember what can be so great about this time of the year. With that in mind, I thought that I would put together a list of all the reasons that I love November, and why you should love it too.

- It's less than eight weeks until Christmas

- Bonfire Night is a magical time

- The leaves have completely transitioned to beautiful, crisp autumnal colours

- Cold weather is an excuse to make hot chocolate

- Candles smell so much better at this time of the year

- I'm A Celebrity! comes back onto TV (and who doesn't love a bit of Ant and Dec??)

- Scarves are one of the world's finest creations

- You know what they say... sweater weather is better weather

- The Christmas pyjamas in Primark are starting to come out in full force

- Christmas lights get switched on all over the country, making the dark nights not quite so sad

- Christmas markets start to pop up here, there, and everywhere

- The smell of November through to New Year's Eve—there's nothing better!

- It's finally acceptable to watch Christmas movies (not that that's stopped me from watching them all year)

- Advent calendars and chocolate galore start to pop up in Supermarkets, usually at a discounted price

- ...not to mention all of the Hallowe'en treats that you can get at half the price!

- 'Movember'; becoming a tradition now, what a fantastic way to raise money and awareness for Cancer

- Black Friday! Although I wouldn't be crazy enough to venture into real shops, the online sales are a must

- With colder weather brings rain (or more rain, in Manchester's case)—the perfect sound to fall asleep to

- The final Hunger Games film is released this month! Who else is excited???

- It's actually acceptable to stay inside all day, dressed in your baggiest jumper, wearing a blanket as a cape

- Paperchase is an absolute dream at this time of the year, Christmas decorations galore

- CHRISTMAS STARBUCKS AND COSTA DRINKS. This is, without a doubt, the most important reason

- Being allowed to shop endlessly, as it's for other people! This makes me more excited than receiving gifts

- The term finally coming to an end—my last essay is due on the 24th, and then I'm hibernating for a week

What are your reasons for loving November? Do you agree with any of mine? Leave me a comment!