What are the holiday blues?

Answer by  JemKat (56)

The holiday blues is a mental condition that affects people during the time of year from Thanksgiving to New Years. The holiday blues causes the person to be depressed and very sad. People may get sad at this time of the year because they may not have family or friends to spend the holidays with.

Answer by  pixiecat (250)

I suppose because we make some sort of connection between a holiday and family and implicitly people surrounding you. I guess it comes from childhood when, under normal conditions, you share those moments with others. I wish I wouldn't sound like an aluminum hater but it is also the media.

Answer by  gmun (603)

People who have no family or have had disagreements with their families may feel sad around the holidays because they are constantly reminded by advertising that Christmas is supposed to be all about family and they are therefore constantly reminded that they do not have this to share at this time of year.

Answer by  Jo3355 (575)

For some people the holidays are the saddest time of year. If anyone has suffered a loss of any kind, like a divorce or the death of a loved one, it is very hard not to think of them when the holidays roll around. There may be other family around, but it is still difficult.