Is this “the most wonderful time of the year”?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on December 25, 2009

“Absolutely, just look around … people shopping and wanting to have happy times with their family.”
— Suzanna Hicks, unemployed, Bentonville, Ark.

“Of course it is because family and friends are the most important part of life, and that’s what we’re celebrating.”
— Carrie Gerace, fourth-grade teacher, Merritt Island, Fla.

“Oh, yes because you have the Christmas decorations, the spirit of it … and it’s warmer than Montreal.”
— Francois Hervieux, retired, Montreal

“It can be, as long as you don’t let the usual stresses get to you.”
— Julie Avard, veterinary student, Topeka