Why “Why”? The human brain is a meaning-seeking machine; rather than taking everything at face value, we’re wired to try to figure out what’s really going on. Because understanding the why fundamentally changes our perception of the what. This is what sets us apart from most other critters, who simply accept the surface world as they find it. They live their lives solely reacting to what happens, rather than meticulously planning for the future, especially around the holidays. We humans take
