I remember a time long ago
When a frown was the sign of a foe
Now times are so sweet
A frown is what greets
A smiley wherever it goes.

It is often said that we humans prefer the spectacle of discord to the spectacle of unrelieved cordiality. [Would anyone pay money to see a "cordiality"? Now a prize fight, or just a good scuffle in the street, that's something else altogether.]

It's a good thing Christmas comes only once a year.