Tips for a stress-free and joyful holiday season

Christmas is a time to gather around the table with a ridiculous amount of delicious food. But for many, it's not the idealized experience of sitcoms and Hollywood. Instead of reminiscing about pleasant memories and catching up with cousins, it can be an endurance of political debates, shouting matches, temper tantrums, and generally uncomfortable interrogation. If this sounds like your holiday, don't worry—you're not alone. Difficult Christmas experiences are so common that we've created a gallery of tips to help you through.