i believe i hit the nail right on the head. it's a play act when men pretend to enjoy christmas if you are a gambler. years ago the only action was the blue-gray game in a cold weather site. the nba boldly decided enough of this nonsense after noontime and showcase 5 top games. you will never see a happier group of people on dec. 26 at any racetrack or otb. that holiday the day before has never been mentioned or discussed by anyone. they are so glad there are 364 days to go to the next one. don't people just do the same thing year after year anyway. they get dec 24 to torture everyone who is forced to celebrate it and should only get till noon on dec 25.