Christians and Happiness

Can one be Christian and not happy, or is one a synonym of the other? And further if we profess to be Christians and are not happy where is the breakdown?

Could You

So we talk about the joy of giving, but what if you went the entire season without buying anything for yourself and all gift-giving going one way – toward others. Not a single experience of exchange or even a negotiated quid pro quo. Could you do it? And would it be a great Christmas, or lame one? Weigh in! Be honest!