The 10 Ways to Manage Holiday Stress

Remember you don’t get a new family for Christmas or Hanukah.
Try to work on accepting the people in your life for who they are, not who you want them to be.
Last year’s holidays are a good predictor of this year’s, make a mental note and prepare.
Plan on something novel in your holiday preparations, break the monotony and establish a new tradition.
Express love directly to those you care about beforehand, it will make the mood warmer and lighter.
Don’t adopt the perfectionist attitude, striving for perfection will make you and others tense.
Be grateful for every human being who you share the holidays with, they may not be here next year.
You may not be here next year so give your love freely, make these times to remember forever.
Enliven your spirit through thoughtful giving, not necessarily expensive giving.
Open your heart, try to calm yourself, and give as much affection and validation to your family and friends as possible, you won’t regret your efforts.