Dear Maggie,

I’m usually the most Christmassy person I know, but the last year has been a difficult one for me and I’m entering the holiday season depressed, tired, and not at all myself. I can’t seem to get into the holiday spirit. I don’t feel like watching the classic holiday movies I’ve always loved or putting on the CDs I usually have playing non-stop by now. I haven’t put up a single decoration. I want to feel that warm holiday feeling, but I just can’t seem to find it.

Any advice?

Grinchy and Hating It

Dear Grinchy,

First, don’t be angry at yourself for not feeling Christmassy yet this year. Thanksgiving seems to have come awfully early and a lot of people are having trouble catching up. I’m sure you’re dealing with the depression with your doctor, (and if you’re not, do that first and foremost) so let’s just talk about more everyday things you can try.