Irish research: Sending Christmas cards associated with lower symptoms of depression

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Research from University of Limerick shows that sending Christmas cards is associated with lower symptoms of depression.

The study found that depressed people are less likely to send Christmas cards than non-depressed people, with effects mainly evident in those identifying as Christian.

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