How to Survive Hosting Family For the Holidays

There's a time and a place to get into debates about hot-button issues, and a holiday shindig probably isn't the best one, especially if your family members are sharply divided. Keep an ear open and quickly steer the conversation to something less polarizing — or, if need be, issue an outright ban on argument-inducing subjects. If they insist on debating something controversial, ask them to do it outside while enjoying the freezing temperatures.

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