Tim Krul says Norwich City should relish the upcoming festive period, with the team set for six games in three weeks.
City face Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Preston North End (FA Cup third round) in a jam-packed Christmas schedule.
However, Krul - a seasoned professional with plenty of experience of English football's hectic December and New Year - believes the Canaries should be excited about the upcoming spell.
"My family knows that December is the hardest month for us," he said. "You need to put everything into this month because it’s going to be draining mentally and physically.