Why is December always so special ?

To me, December has always been special for various reasons of which I wish to ramble about a few.
Firstly, it heralds the closure of another hectic year at work and my mind is preparing itself gradually to slip into stand-by mode before being re-booted next year. Secondly, there is nothing more that I can accomplish that will matter within the same year to count for my performance appraisal, that is, there is no more time for damage control .. my destiny is already to the large part determined, thus removing uncertainty from the air. Next, it's a great time to introspect about my personal successes and failures, understand how much of a gap lingers between "targets vs actuals" and chart new courses of action going forward. This applies not just to the professional space but more so to aspects of my private-spiritual life as well. Lastly, it makes room and time for me to pay visits and call-up folks to refurbish relationships, revive and mend ties, develop new acquaintances and networks etc. In summary, it's a great time to square-up things, shake-up the old and prepare for starting-up anew. Here's wishing all readers another memorable December.