AS it's still Christmastime, this article aims to rescue the "sad" Christmas experiences of many and engage us into what makes one happy during this holiday, with a little science to explain it.

Results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Dec. 12 to 18 and released on Dec. 24 showed that of the 2,160 adults polled, 65 percent expected a "happy" Christmas this year. This was an 8-percent decrease from the 73 percent last year. It was 79 percent in 2019 and 50 percent during the coronavirus pandemic.

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