I love the holidays. It isn't about gifts and shopping for me. It is about holiday cheer and the spirit of Christmas. Of celebration and time with family. Of taking a break from the routines and enjoying time. Of egg nog and hot cider. Of hot cocoa and movies. Of Christmas trees and lights. We don't get to celebrate Diwali here in USA like we did back home - so I make sure to bring Christmas as close as possible. Can't imagine why anyone would find the holidays depressing. Despite hating winter, the cold and the short dark days - holidays cheer me up.