With Halloween in the rearview, the holiday season is in full swing.
Oh yes, stations are already playing holiday music, decorations are already going up.
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And before you laugh, or gasp, you should know that extending the most wonderful time of the year can indeed make you a happier person.
If Nov. 1 is also the start of your personal holiday season, experts say you experience an increase in joy.
From decorating to wrapping to baking, there's so much nostalgia this time of year.
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They say all of this reminds us of the best times in our lives, happy times with friends and family, and a way to connect to traditions, even if it is sometimes bittersweet.
Also, it's the season of giving, which makes us feel good!