When you're young, Christmas is full of anticipation.
The evening church service lasts an hour but feels like days.
Lighting the candle for Silent Night is exciting.
You leave cookies, carrots, and a glass of milk for Santa.
You wake up early, long before the sun rises, to open up stockings.
Then you must wait until the cinnamon rolls to cook before you open gifts.
The whole day is filled with magic from the presents received and the time spent with family.
It's a Wonderful Life plays in the evening, though the meaning goes right over your head.
You fall asleep, dreaming of what will come next year.
When you're a young adult, Christmas isn't as magical.
The evening church service goes by in a blink of an eye.
Lighting the candle of Silent Night is stressful but beautiful.
Carrots aren't left for reindeer.
Your mom texts you if you sleep in until 8am.
The cinnamon rolls are waiting for you downstairs.
Everyone opens up stockings before you.
Presents are exchanged quickly after.
The day feels quite normal considering it's a holiday.
You go to the movies to see the latest Star Wars movie.
It's a Wonderful Life plays in the evening, the meaning is understood and moments hold significance.
You fall asleep, dreaming of nothing in particular.
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