“Christmas Spirit” Network Found In The Brain

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This dog has clearly nailed the Christmas spirit. C_Gara/Shutterstock

Which one are you: “I hate Christmas,” or “Oh my god Christmaaaas aaaargh *flaps arms excitedly and knocks glass of mulled wine on the floor*”?

Christmas might sometimes seem like Marmite, but with so many people spreading infectious smiles and feelings of joy, why do people often come down with a case of “bah humbug” syndrome? A newly discovered “Christmas spirit” network in the brain might offer us some clues.