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December 24, 2025
Some like it hot: why cold Christmases are a feeble imitation of celebrating in summer
This time of year is stressful enough – but at least we don’t have to deal with seasonal depression on top of it all
TL;DR
- The author challenges the Northern Hemisphere's notion that Christmas is best served cold.
- Childhood experiences in the UK and North Carolina involved cold, dark Christmases, leading to a sense of missing out on family gatherings.
- A move to Australia provided the first experience of a warm Christmas with extended family, which the author found superior.
- Despite converting to a warm Christmas preference, the author admits to being excited about a cold Christmas in South Korea.
- The author looks forward to a future New Year's Day in Australia with family, emphasizing the joy of proximity over snow.
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