Merry Christmas! We start with a Christmas montage of people talking about Christmas and peeking at the wrapped gifts before Christmas morning. We move next to Rosey Gerry from Lincolnville who entertained guests at the Rockport Diner with Christmas songs during the breakfast rush.

To help you through the tough process of Christmas regifting, we've included some helpful tips on exactly how to do it.

And finally we all know that there are things that are bad for us, but what if they were good for us as well. Hard to believe as it sounds we have a list of things that are bad for you, but good too.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a cup of cheer, or two, as you read the article and listen to the music.

THE ART OF REGIFTING REQUIRES PLANNING

MAKE SURE YOUR GIFTING 'CIRCLES' ARE FAR APART: If you got a gift from a cousin, don't regift to a different cousin. If you got it from a friend, remember the principle of the Kevin Bacon game: We're all linkable in six degrees or less.

DON'T LEAVE ANY SIGNS OF THE ORIGINAL GIFT: You'd be surprised how often it happens. You carefully repackage a gift, only to forget that somewhere, lurking inside, is irrefutable evidence of its past life as a gift for someone else.

NEVER PRETEND YOU BOUGHT THE GIFT SOMEWHERE YOU DIDN'T: It's certainly tempting to use that nice department store box you have lying around for just such a purpose, along with the carefully preserved ribbon. But beware: The giftee might try to return or exchange the item.

DON'T BE A CAD. KEEP IT SUITABLE: This is probably the most commonsense rule of all. "Don't give knitting needles to an athlete," says Dear Abby. Make sure the gift is appropriate. After all, "good manners is consideration of other people's feelings" — even in regifting.

BAD THINGS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU
We are what we eat, or so the saying goes. One month a study proclaims something is good for you and the next month another study refutes it and says the same thing is bad for you. According to LiveScience.com they've taken the guess work out of it for you and have published a list of bad things that are good for you. Of course as a matter of disclaimer we stress that most if not all should be done in moderation.

BEER — Research has suggested that moderate beer intake can actually improve cardiovascular function.

ANGER — Studies show that bursts of anger here and there are good for the health, and can be an even more effective coping mechanism than becoming afraid, irritated or disgusted. Anger is best in moderation: stay angry for long periods of time and you'll be plagued with a host of health issues, like blood pressure, sleep disorders and lung damage.

COFFEE — Studies claim coffee is a major source of antioxidants in our diet and can help lower your risk of diabetes. Something in the beans is also thought to ease the onset of cirrhosis of the liver and pancreatitis, good news for those who like to party hard all night before their morning caffeine boost.

SUNLIGHT — Sunlight, ¬even if indirect, such as on a porch, is known to boost the mood. Extra sunlight can help office workers avoid afternoon drowsiness. There's still no excuse to head outside and bake, however.

MAGGOTS — These squirmy larvae were approved in 2003 as the Food & Drug Administration's only live medical device. Placed on serious wounds, maggots mimic their "wild" lifestyle and munch on bacteria and dead tissue, stimulating healing and helping to prevent infection.

RED WINE — A crucial ingredient in the diets of the world's heart-healthiest populations¬ — like those Bordeaux-guzzling French¬ — red wine has long been known to have potent anti-cancer and artery-protecting benefits.

CHOCOLATE — Study after study lately has touted the magical benefits of the indulgent treat, which is packed with the antioxidant flavonols that prevent certain cancers and keep your arteries from clogging.

SEX — Sex is an easy way to reduce stress, lower cholesterol and improve circulation throughout the body. As if you needed another excuse.