10 Christmas Expectations vs. The Reality That We've Come To Accept

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10 Christmas Expectations vs. The Reality That We've Come To Accept #272475 Thu 18 Dec 2014 08:01:PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 95,803 A Alisa OP Launch Director
OP Alisa Launch Director A Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 95,803	If "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" taught us anything, it's that the idea of the perfect Christmas is one hilarious myth, but it's the things that don't go according to plan that are usually the most memorable. Here are some prime examples of our idyllic expectations, and the reality of what ends up happening around Dec. 25. 1. Decking Out Your House With Intricate Christmas Lights EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Funny Junk 2. Putting The Star On Top Of The Christmas Tree EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Giphy 3. Beautifully Wrapping Gifts In Christmas Paper EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Imgur 4. Taking A Child's Photo On Santa's Lap EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Giphy 5. Snapping A Sexy Holiday Selfie EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Imgur 6. Enjoying A Classy, Professional Office Holiday Party EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Giphy 7. Gathering The Kids For A Classic Group Photo EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Imgur 8. Crafting A D.I.Y. Christmas Stocking EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Imgur 9. Asking Your Husband To "Get Into The Holiday Spirit" EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Funny Junk 10. Remembering The True Meaning Of Christmas EXPECTATION: REALITY: Getty/Imgur NEXT: New Year's Resolution Expectations vs. Reality Source: [url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/18/christmas-expectations-vs-reality_n_6271404.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird+News]10 Christmas Expectations vs. The Reality That We've Come To Accept[/url]