Ow men those dark days totally suck mucho. Everyone drives like a monster (including moi) and it feels dangerous with all of the damp Windows.
Me thinks as well that christmas and lights were brought in to make people not want to sleep eternally.
Luckily i went for the sun soak. It helps with the mood big time. I totally get those pensionados heading out all winter...
I 100% get the going abroad for winter thing, makes total sense to me!