If the holidays are very grim and dark for you this year, surround yourself with as many people as you can. Force yourself to talk with others about all types of topics. Learn more about people and carry conversations by simply asking others about their life. Talking and interacting with others will make you feel better about yourself.

If the holidays are very grim and dark for you this year, think about taking a mini vacation to the sunniest place that you can. For some people, just getting more sun, feeling the summer breeze and getting away from the holiday rush for a day or two is just what you need to get out of the holiday blues. 

Do not expect too much around the holidays. Do not worry about how many presents you are going to get and who received the best presents, but enjoy the sounds of the season, the colors, the lights and the entire holiday season as much as you can. The holiday is more that the value of the presents you received but the hugs and friendship that you experience during the holiday season. 

If your holiday attitude has changed because of problems with in the family, learn to put these differences aside during the holidays. Enjoy each others company as much as possible, as you never really know if there is going to be a next year for any one in particular. 

Do not hold grudges so you can allow your happy life to continue. Depression builds because of what is going on and the problems within the family. Leave problems go and deal with just having fun over the holiday season for the best results.