15 Ways To Survive Christmas

Christmas can be a tough time of year. Extended contact with unfamiliar relatives, forced jolliness, morning drinking, afternoon drinking and evening drinking can all take their toll. Here are some tips to help you get through the festivities.

1. Always listen to the poster guy [via]

2. Don’t stress over the Christmas tree. (via)

3. You can’t change your family, but you can change how you interact with them. (via)

4. Relax – just be like this cat and not let anything bother you.

5. Don’t let the forced goodwill of Christmas stop you from expressing yourself. (via)

6. Make your own Christmas cards to let the recipient know that they’re special. (via)

7. Make the right decisions when shopping for the big day. (via)

8. Don’t question the cook. (via)

9. Be sure to properly thank people for their gifts. (via)

10. Social media is an ideal place to let off steam… (via)

11. …as are walls. (via)

12. Try doing puzzles to make Christmas day pass more quickly. (via)

13. If you’re a Dad, accept that your kids are growing up. (via)

14. Always keeps your thoughts positive. (via)

15. Above all, just remember that this is a time for family. Whatever that means. (via)

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