About Today: How to Survive the Holidays

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Remember when you were a kid, and all you had to worry about the holidays was whether you were going to get the present you wanted? OK, maybe you also worried about avoiding coal in your stocking. But that was about it. How to Manage Holiday Stress For most of us, those days seem long ago now. Between work, family, and planning a holiday celebration, it's hard to remember that the holidays are supposed to be fun. Readers Respond: How Do You Manage Holiday Stress? What Is Stress? See More About:  understanding stress  holiday stress  stress relief Holiday Relationship Guide Holidays are tough on relationships, whether you're meeting each other's families for the first time or you've been married for years. Being Single During the Holidays The December Dilemma for Interfaith Couples See More About:  dating advice  holiday dating  gift ideas Family Holidays Survival Guide Sometimes I think the main goal of the holidays is to keep from freaking out and throwing mashed potatoes at your family's heads. (Although that could be fun, provided you don't have to do the cleaning up.) Home for the Holidays: Tips for Gays and Lesbians Give Cheap Gifts Without Looking Cheap How to Beat Holiday Perfectionism Maybe perfectionism is the real enemy. Here's how to embrace the less-than-perfect holiday. How to Survive the Holidays as a Married Couple 8 Ways to Survive the Holidays in Style See More About:  holiday stress  perfectionism  christmas stress Today Ads Cheap Holiday Deals Last Minute Holidays Package Holidays Winter Holidays Holidays Offers Featured Articles 8 Ways to Have a Green Christmas Oprah Talks About Her Relationship With Gayle King Movie Review: 'The Chronicles of Narnia' Make Your Own Party Invitations How to Study for Finals Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement