3rd December- Spending time with friends

As usual, I have certain days that are crazy with everything happening at once. Yesterday was one of those days. I caught up with friends from my UEA writing course in the late afternoon and then went for a meal to Pulse with friends from the Youth Service.
I like Christmas from the point of view that it means everyone makes an effort to make contact and get together. I just wonder why it's so difficult at any other time of year?