Just the thought of the holidays can be overwhelming: the decorating, the shopping, the entertaining, and the extra commitments (not to mention the extra calories). Fortunately, Surviving the Holidays For Dummies offers expert tips to help you make it through the holidays in one piece — with your friends and family marveling at how you do it all! This specially created ebook is divided into four parts that guide you through the holiday process. We can't help you with every holiday happening (and we would never claim to be able to do so) but we can help you plan and prepare for what should be the most wonderful time of the year. So whether you're having trouble getting in the holiday spirit or overwhelmed by all the shopping and entertaining, we've culled tried-and-true content from many of our bestselling titles to bring you this fun, approachable ebook to survive — and thrive — throughout the Holiday season. You'll start with tips and hints for avoiding as much holiday stress as possible and discover how you can get a head start on holiday shopping with gift ideas and, of course, Dummies product suggestions. Next up you'll find out how to entertain like a pro and host a stellar bash — from choosing a date and planning a menu to making your holidays flow smoothly with handy, must-have to-do lists. Plus, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for drinks, appetizers, main and side dishes, and desserts and that will make you the talk of Tinsel Town. And what would any holiday be without a bit of overindulgence? If the holidays leave you feeling drained and in need of a recharge, we've got advice for how to quickly recover, both mentally and physically. We've even included a lighthearted Part of Tens. In this section, you discover what you should (and shouldn’t) do during the holidays. 'Tis the season to enjoy the holidays with a little bit of help from For Dummies.

Holidays can hurt, especially if you've lost someone special. Surviving the Holidays Without You has helped thousands not only maintain their sanity, but turn days that they once dreaded into positive, healing times. Written with heartfelt compassion, this easy-to-read, practical book has been dubbed by many as a "Holiday Survival Kit."

Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or one of the other Winter Holiday's, "Santa's Guide to Surviving the Holidays," is the help you need to reduce stress and manage everything during the holiday season. The Holiday Season is a time to be with family and friends and enjoy life. Why get bogged down with hundreds of things to do and then find out you have no time for yourself. No time to enjoy!This book will help you understand why, when the days get shorter and a we lose some of our daylight, a bit of gloom can set in and we sometimes stress out or get depressed as the holidays approach. Then it gives you advice and tools to combat the gloom.It shows you how to plan, organize and handle all your holiday tasks, challenges and commitments, plus your day to day activities, and still have time for yourself, and time to truly enjoy the holiday season.Most important is how to do it 'Stress-Free!" By starting earlier in the year and spreading out your work, you reduce the stress that develops when we get close to the holidays and realize that there is still lots to do. "Santa's Guide to Surviving the Holidays" show you examples for everything from Un-cluttering your life, to getting a head start on your holiday planning and decorating, to scheduling your activities and events and doing all your holiday shopping. And most important, help in fighting the big "D," Holiday Depression.Includes: -Detailed Planning List with tasks to do each month, starting in July, August, September or October. You select when to start.-Suggestions and ideas on how to organize and plan-Sample planning guides, checklists-Advice on taking the kids to see Santa-Scheduling Santa to visit your home or company-Advice on teaching your children about the joy of giving, to -How to answer your child says, "My friends tell me there is no Santa."And much, much, more.Plus, along the way, National Santa Tim Connaghan has included some photos of his exploits and work during his fifty years of wearing the red suit.

'Screamingly funny...a splendidly effervescent and enjoyable book' Daily Mail One part Lonely Planet, one part tell-all family memoir, this is the definitive and hilarious guide on how to survive family holidays. No one has more experience of travelling together than the Whitehalls. They've given us a window into their escapades in the hit Netflix show, Travels With My Father, and in this brilliantly funny book they've pooled their advice for fellow travellers. In doing so they are sharing some of their best anecdotes, their most extreme experiences and their most valuable advice. It's part memoir of family life, part travel guide and full on, laugh-out-loud funny.

From New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed “Scary Mommy” blogger Jill Smokler comes a funny and practical guide filled with essays, recipes, and tried-and-true tips sure to get any parent through the holiday season—without losing your marbles. Ah, the holidays: a time of joy, celebration, serenity, and peace… Unless, of course, you have whiny, screaming children demanding presents, attention, and a personal appearance by Santa or Judah the Maccabee. Then you’re screwed. But wait, there’s hope: Scary Mommy Guide to Surviving the Holidays to the rescue! Yes, in this handy holiday guide, you’ll find everything you need to survive the fall/winter rush of cheer in style, and without having a mental breakdown. From relatable, hilarious essays on everything from the Santa myth to being seated at the dreaded kids’ table, to easy-to-follow recipes that might include just a little something special to take the edge off (can anyone say Kahlua?), to fun and accessible gift ideas, this book is your ticket to peace of mind—and a laugh—during the busy, crazy holiday season!