7. Create Doable Traditions You Actually Enjoy
If you feel like your family is becoming a bit of a holiday jack and jill of all trades, consider scaling back and focusing on just the traditions you all really love. If gingerbread houses are too daunting and inevitably lead to tantrums, skip them in lieu of simpler cookie decorating. And not all traditions have to be messy arts-and-crafts sessions. Instead, consider annual matching PJs or a Rudolph claymation movie marathon.
8. Take a Day Off Work (If You Can)
It's certainly a luxury to be able to take time off work at any point during the year, never mind the holidays. But if you can swing it, you'll be able to squeeze in twice as many errands — gift shopping, sending off packages at the post office, more gift shopping — during a weekday than on a crazed December weekend.
