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The Reason Why Christmas Lights Make Us Feel Happier, According to Science

When the Christmas lights are switched on, something shifts in our mood, and it's no coincidence. The warm, twinkling lights stimulate the brain's limbic system, responsible for emotions, evoking feelings of calm and well-being. Their yellow and reddish hues are reminiscent of fire, an ancient element that awakens childhood memories and promotes the release of dopamine, the happiness hormone.
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When the Christmas lights are switched on, something shifts in our mood, and it's no coincidence. The warm, twinkling lights stimulate the brain's limbic system, responsible for emotions, evoking feelings of calm and well-being. Their yellow and reddish hues are reminiscent of fire, an ancient element that awakens childhood memories and promotes the release of dopamine, the happiness hormone.

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