Jingle Bell Brain...You might not be ready for the barrage of holiday music that is about to start … but it’s coming. And according to experts, listening to the same Christmas songs over and over again can actually be bad for your mental health. Sorry, retail workers. You get the worst of it. (Business Insider)
And speaking of Christmas music ... There’s a reason (besides the season) why stores play it nonstop. Seems the songs make shoppers feel more positive and nostalgic – which leads them to spend more money. That's also why some stores fill the air with "holiday scents" like pine, cinnamon and sugar cookies ... to get shoppers to spend even more. (Business Insider)