January 17 Saddest Day Of Year

Not feeling like Little Mary Sunshine today? Kind of down in the dumps, maybe you don't feel like letting the blue bird of paradise fly up your nose? Can't find a sunny side of the street to walk on? You are not alone.

Get the tissues handy: The saddest day of the year approaches. One researcher pegs that as Jan. 17 for a host of reasons—the presents are gone, the bills are due, the resolutions are busted, it's cold ... you get the picture.

There are reasons , real reasons to feel less that wonderful today, we'll explain

(via January 17 Will Be Saddest Day of 2011 - So say the social researchers.)