People who can't wait for Christmas turn out to be very intelligent.

Have you secretly bought a hysterical glittering Christmas ornament in the shape of a roller skate because you couldn't help it? Justin with Mistletoe already on repeat? Or worse: is your tree already up? People who can't wait for Christmas turn out to be not only happier but also smarter.

There are some indications in scientific research. So you are very intelligent if you love everything related to Christmas.

First of all, that happiness. The lead-up to Christmas often evokes warm memories of coziness, traditions, and spending time with loved ones. According to psychologists, this acts as a boost for our mental well-being. You just feel happy from those glitters and streamers and lights. Christmas enthusiasts create an atmosphere of hope and joy by focusing on the holidays early. Decorating your home or listening to Christmas music activates feelings of joy and safety. But that’s not all.

The love for Christmas often revolves around nostalgia, social connections, and a positive view of traditions, which relates to emotional intelligence. Being emotionally smarter, then, if you love all those holidays. Let’s be honest: you’d rather not celebrate it alone. So are you the number one party starter? Then you are probably particularly emotionally smart.

All people who love Christmas have certain traits that are seen as positive, such as creativity (for example, in decorating their home), optimism (by looking forward to the holidays), and a strong social orientation. These characteristics make you happier and more engaged with your environment. And now studies also show that those positive emotions and optimism are good for mental performance and your problem-solving ability. And yes, that does determine your IQ to some extent.

So hop, that wreath on your door and let’s get Mariah going. It makes you happy and in a certain way also a bit smarter. Merry Christmas to you, in advance.