5 Ways to Cope with the Holidays

1. Lower your expectations! Other people aren't having greeting-card perfect holidays, either.

2. Everyone's family has some dysfunction. It will probably come out during the holidays. Accept the ones you love, and try to avoid the others!

3. Holidays are a trap of too much food and drink. Sample the best and hang on to your regimen of exercise and sleep as much as possible.

4. Ride with the tide of holiday generosity. Donate, volunteer, and worship.

5. If all else fails, think of the holiday as "just another day." In 24 hours, it will all be over!