Why are people so upbeat and excited about putting up ********* trees and displays, but so glum taking them down?

Why are people so upbeat and excited about putting up ********* trees and displays, but so glum taking them down?
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answer:“Taking them down means you are in another year, a new one.” But it’s a whole year, @Hypocrisy_Central! That’s a long time to wait.
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