And to my eggnog-drinking, cozy-sock wearing, cookie-decorating friends out there: I’m definitely not asking you to stop loving Christmas. I do believe it is a lovely, beautiful holiday, and it makes me happy to see you spending time with your family and enjoying your traditions. And if we’re close and you are having a Christmas party, or baking cookies, or decorating your tree, you can certainly invite me to participate in those traditions. But try to understand that I’m a guest, not a participant, in the “Holiday Season.” And please recognize that there is a difference between inviting me to your private celebration and trying to compartmentalize my holiday to fit into your own.