Gotta See It GIFS of the Day: 13 Stages of Christmas According To Pop Culture

We all know and love classic holiday flicks like A Christmas Story, Home Alone and Elf. Don't forget about TV shows who have joined in on the Christmas spirit either! While catching up on our festive programs this year, we did notice one thing—the 13 stages of Christmas according to pop culture. Check them out below and of course, happy holidays!

December 1st means one thing—it's time for Santa Claus to begin his holiday transformation. Bring on the milk and cookies!

Don't forget about the little reindeer like Rudolph who are prepping for the big trek from the North Pole!

Whether you get your tree the day after Thanksgiving or two days before Christmas, there is nothing like decking out the beauty with ornaments galore!

The holiday wouldn't be complete without oohing and ahing at all the Christmas lights—and occasional inflatable snowman.

Now that the house is decorated it's time for Christmas shopping. Not only is it hard to decide what to get your loved ones, but if your bank account will last throughout the season. You're loved ones are worth it though!

It's finally Christmas week which means one thing— house guests. And lets be honest, you need a stiff drink to be around some of your extended family members.

After being cooped up inside with your loved ones, I mean catching up with your relatives, the big night has finally arrived.

So naturally that requires a big family feast that the poor college kids will end up taking home for leftovers. Yum!

After everyone is stuffed to the brim, it's time for the big show put on by the restless little ones. One last attempt at getting off the naughty list, right?

Perfect way to close out the night? Singing carols around the fire or piano if you're swanky like that!

Now that Santa and his reindeer have come and gone, it's time for every kids favorite part—presents! Except when you get gifts like poor Ralphie that make you want to...(continue to next slide.)

Make this face! Yup, you're great Aunt really went there with the ugly Christmas sweater.

But at the end of the day, Christmas isn't about toys or clothes, it's about being together. Because seriously, you can't help but be happy on the most festive holiday of the year!