7a) Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice. (I stole this one from Rohini, but only after she stole my "happy list" concept, so I think it's OK.)
8a) Someone on my street has already put up Christmas lights. And not very neatly, either. At first this annoyed me, but then I remembered that they have little children, and decided that they probably did this because the kids are eager for Christmas. Which was very kind-hearted of them. Besides, I do like Christmas lights. (ooh, a long one!)