Slightly sad taking decorations down

Do you feel slightly sad, wistful is perhaps a better word, when you take your Christmas decorations down? I do.

Tree now stripped, decorations packed carefully away, floor swept, chairs back in usual positions in sitting room, and the tree itself taken out of its adjustable star-shaped stand and put outside the garden gate to await collection by boy scouts tomorrow morning.

January seems so dark and cold now - always has, as long as I can remember. I know the days are getting longer, but that does not really help. I also know we wouldn't love Christmas so much if it came twice a year!

Anyone out there who really loves January, except all you who have a birthday in it?