• Shopping is another reason for us to enjoy this season. Aside from the satisfaction that shopaholics get from hitting the malls and buying gifts, the idea of shopping for the people special to our hearts is more than enough to make us happy.

• Gift-giving. We all tend to get so excited about receiving wonderful Christmas presents. But more than that, we feel especially glad to give gifts to our families and friends and to see the joy in their eyes as they unwrap our presents for them.

• Christmas break. Many people see Christmas as another reason to feel stressed with all the Christmas rush going on. But for the optimistic minds, Christmas is an opportunity for rest and relaxation. Indeed, we need not to put ourselves to so much trouble because we can actually avoid the panic and give ourselves a deserved break by planning and shopping in advance.

• Parties. Reunions with families and friends are always fun, especially when games, music and entertainment are present in the party.