The Top 5 Reasons Lubbock Adults Secretly LOVE Christmas

Kids like Christmas because they get candy, toys, and two weeks off from school. Big deal. Adults in the Hub City have way better reasons to get fired up for the holidays--and none of them involve being able to name a single reindeer besides Rudolph.

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So grab your hot cocoa, your light-up cowboy hat, and your favorite stretchy pants. Here are the Top 5 Reasons Adults Get Excited During the Holidays…

#5 — It’s Eggnog Season, and We’re Hydrating…Kinda

Look, I'm not saying Lubbock adults drink a lot during the holidays--but I am saying eggnog is basically alcohol with protein. That’s health food in December. If it came with a side of brisket, the state might classify it as a balanced meal.

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Bonus: It’s one of the few drinks you can chug at 11am without judgment because it “tastes like Christmas.”

#4 — College Bowl Season = 41 Chances to Avoid Family Drama

Nothing says “holiday spirit” like pretending you desperately need to watch a bowl game you didn’t even know existed.

“Sorry Aunt Brenda, I’d love to hear about your bunion surgery, but the Idaho Potato Bowl is on.”

And here in Lubbock, we take bowl season seriously--suddenly every drunk uncle transforms into Joey McGuire.

#3 — The Elf on the Shelf Is the Best Parenting Hack Ever Invented

Kids get unruly in December. Luckily, we have a magical tattletale figurine.

“The elf’s gonna tell Santa.”

Four words. Instant behavior modification.

Honestly, Lubbock parents would put an elf in every room if it meant one peaceful morning.

#2 — Suddenly Our “Forgot to Take Down Last Year’s Lights” Looks Festive

Lubbock is famous for two things this time of year: The Carol of Lights and entire neighborhoods where the Christmas lights never actually come down.

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But guess what? In December, I call that being prepared. Twelve months of laziness? Or twelve months of holiday readiness? You decide.

#1 — It's the Only Time of Year Our “Holiday Body” Is Officially Acceptable

For 11 months, we’re just fat. But for one month, we’re “jolly.”

And nobody in Lubbock appreciates that more than the people waddling through United.

Merry Christmas, Lubbock--may your eggnog be strong, your bowl games exciting, and your elf forever judgmental.