Where I come from, Christmas is, once the most festive part of it is over, a quiet time.
For me, it's also a time for reflection. A time to be grateful for all the things I have in my life that make it a pleasure to get up every morning and to venture into the day, be it a weekday or a holiday.
If I may be allowed to become a little personal here: Not least, it is impossible not to be grateful to all the wonderful people that I surround myself with. Whether it's family that has been the closest and most intimate part of my life for as long as we are able to remember; close friends, whom I have known for decades; or newer friends, who I wish that I had come to know much earlier than I have - all of you are dear to my life; In your own way, each of you have helped turn the year that is now coming to an end into an excellent year, and I look forward to maintaining and expanding our relationships and friendships in the future.
I don't mention any of you specifically, but no one should feel forgotten. You all know who you are, and I can not even start to thank you as you deserve. I look forward to interact with you in the time to come.
(Translated from Noget om taknemmelighed)