Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is only getting started. And besides the cold weather, there’s a host of exciting things to look forward to this month – making the gift-buying madness totally worth it. And with the beginning of December and the holidays in full-swing, we’re here to tell you a few reasons why Boston is the best place to live this December. Even if you’re counting the days until you board a flight to the Caribbean, there’s still plenty to do and experience in the meantime.

Here are 10 reasons why Boston is a totally awesome place to live in December.