There may be a war on Christmas going on, but the holiday season remains one of my favourite times of the year. Despite the short days, and despite the exams, and despite the dip in my mood from the winter weather, I love that the holiday season gives me an excuse to be cheerful, and an excuse to be even more ostentatiously affectionate than I normally am.

I’m celebrating Christmas with my family. We don’t always get along, but they’re still my family.

I hope you’re having a good holiday, too.