Every December, some people argue that Christmas has become too commercial. It is true that shopping, sales, and pressure for a “perfect holiday” can overshadow everything else. But despite the chaos,  Christmas still holds a special meaning that goes beyond gifts and decorations. Christmas gives us a moment to pause and reconnect. Even in a world so fast paced, the season reminds us to slow down and appreciate the people around us. It also encourages generosity since many donate, help neighbors, or reach out to loved ones they haven't spoken to in a while. However, the season isn't perfect like it is often portrayed in movies and TV shows. Some people feel stressed about spending money, pressure about buying perfect gift, while others simply feel lonely. But maybe that’s why small traditions a warm drink, lights on a house, or a simple family meal can feel so comforting. In the end, Christmas matters because it brings people together. Its spirit isn't something we find, its something we choose to create.

Gilmore Girls is such an underwhelming piece of television. I watched Gilmore Girls a while back in 2023 for the first time and I won’t lie, I thought it was kind of good. But now rewatching years later, I’m realizing that it’s only aesthetically pleasing to watch and has no real good plot. One of the main characters, Rory, has a lifelong dream of going to Harvard and becoming a journalist. She truly is a super smart girl but whenever she opens her mouth to speak about something other than academics, it’s like listening to a baby babble on and on for hours on repeat. Her mother, Lorelai, is also annoying but not nearly as much as her daughter. Lorelai had Rory when she was sixteen, and left home to get away from her controlling—albeit nasty rich—parents to raise Rory on her own. Lorelai had no money, barely a house to live in, and tried her hardest to provide the best possible life for her daughter. However, Rory acts like her life is the worst thing in the world, even though her mother literally spent every last cent she had on ensuring her daughter had a comfortable life. After Rory gets accepted into Harvard and pretty much every other Ivy League School, she suddenly chooses to go to Yale to appease her grandparents whom she had been in contact with for less than three years at this point. This is the point in the show when Rory starts getting a little too annoying. She then sleeps with a married man, but justified it by saying that he was her boyfriend first—four years ago—and that his wife stole him from her. I had a really hard time getting through the next few seasons after this because it’s like Rory just kept getting more and more aggravating as the episodes progressed. During the last season, every good character in that show had the worst character regression ever. I don’t know if this was a result of the writers getting lazy or what, but the last season is genuinely the reason why this show is not good.

Overall, I rate Gilmore Girls a 4.5/10.

Christmas can feel commercial, but it still brings people together. Simple moments — sharing food, being kind, spending time with others — remind us what really matters. Even for just a season, the holiday encourages connection and generosity, and that’s worth keeping.

Easter may be a quieter holiday, but its message of renewal stands out. It’s a chance to reset, appreciate loved ones, and find hope in fresh beginnings. Even simple traditions bring joy, making Easter a reminder that new beginnings are always possible. Out of these two holidays, which one do you prefer?