If things are not going well for you this Christmas, just remember that's what "they" want -- you and me depressed and demoralized. Phooey on that! They can't get us down! We're tougher than they think. Aren't we? Come on!
PS: I just realized that in a couple of weeks it will be 20 years since I began animating with Blender. Time flies when you're having fun and making money!
Oh, yeah. Merry Christmas! The King of kings is born!