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This time of year is difficult I'm sure. When everyone is supposed to be 'happy' regardless of the reality we are subjectively experiencing.
It is what it is for you/me.
Do what feels right for you and ignore the 'pressures' of the season.

Good advice. Thank you for that. I juat told my grandkids they were getting an orange. Left them completely baffled.

Baffled is a good start lol maybe it will give them pause for thought. What is this all about really?