I think that the problem is that everyone is being pressured being in the "happiest time of the year" and that makes it a not so happy time. Even though it the holiday season, people are having their normal problems which don't care if it's xmas or not, bundled up with all the stress of buying gifts, decorating your home, meeting up with relatives and whatnot. Just take it easy, realax, and help someone, friend or stranger, without ever thinking of getting something in return.