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.