’Tis the season to be jolly – but are you really happy?

Merrymaking may bring festive cheer, but the pursuit of real joy requires hard work.

Partying is back in many homes and offices, with caterers seeing a spike in demand and brisk business. PHOTO: UNSPLASH
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SINGAPORE - ’Tis the season to be jolly – and like most Singaporeans, I have been indulging in shopping, feasting and an overseas vacation.

An exodus of Singaporeans have departed from our shores for their year-end travel, especially after years of Covid-19 lockdown.

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