Do you have the holiday spirit?

If Scrooge and the Grinch can find the holiday spirit, can you?

Research shows that holiday images, memories of childhood, songs and even Hallmark movies can all help contribute to a sense of happiness that can be dubbed the “holiday spirit” or “good cheer.”

“There is a subconscious code of generosity, kindness and charity that the holidays promote, known as ‘holiday spirit,’” notes Carla Schnitzlein, DO, medical director of Natchaug Hospital, part of the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network.

But where does that ‘holiday spirit’ come from?

This, research shows, is due to a variety of factors, including:

• Holding happy memories of holidays in the past close.
• Planning fun events with family and friends.
• Practicing treasured traditions with loved ones.

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