I like this smilingcat. I tend to turn into a real Christmas grouch, because all of a sudden it's all about being a gracious host/ess, a loving family member and a compassionate giving person in general, just for the spate of a few days when I'm usually hit by both bronchitis and mild depression because of the dark. I'd much rather we focus more on spreading it out during the rest of the year, and let those of us who are grumpy and miserable now just be grumpy, without worrying about it "spoiling Christmas".