No state does the holidays quite like Florida. At any point in December, it’s not unusual to see a surfing Santa, a snowman made of sand, or locals awkwardly cramming socks into flip-flops. Indeed, it’s the most wonderful time of year.
Socks and sandals start to appear together
Photo via damirakalajzic/InstagramPunishing snowbird traffic comes at you like a blizzard
Photo via page_remix/InstagramThe airports become extended stay hotels
Photo via brandobmx/InstagramThat thing in your house called a fireplace starts to make sense, for once
Photo via CurrexTravel/TwitterIt’s not uncommon to see entire families wearing matching white outfits on the beach
Photo via ShutterstockCollege kids are everywhere, and they all want Fireball
Photo via velviss/InstagramTheme parks become so crowded they are barely functional
Photo via katieleclerc/InstagramSand snowmen begin to migrate to our beaches
Photo via exploreclearwater/InstagramAlong with every damn bird in North America
Photo via byalaskaramone/InstagramAnd manatees!
Photo via stoptheslaughterfl/InstagramA white fluffy chemical substance some people call “snow” begins to fall
Photo via zentiger/InstagramThe palm tree becomes the official Florida Christmas tree
Photo via mamaearth/InstagramAnd really, just about every tree in Florida becomes a Christmas tree
Photo via kristencharity/InstagramAll boats have an excessive amount of Christmas lights
Photo via lalaliving/InstagramFlamingos in Santa hats, that’s a thing here
Photo via lily.sh2o.adventures/InstagramChristmas lights on bikes start to emerge, which are both functional and festive
Photo via norbertgoltl/InstagramIt’s stone crab season, baby
Photo via flemingssteakhouse/InstagramSantas don’t have sleighs, they have surf boards
Photo via kittyupgirl/InstagramThis is normal in Florida
Photo via 32restorations/InstagramThis is also normal
Photo via ladyfisikelli/InstagramAnd lastly, just about every bar starts serving Hot Toddys
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