Have a new year party instead of Christmas party – who says you have to have the party in December? Why not have it in January instead and have a welcome to the new year party. This will give you a breather and you are actually making the holiday season longer.

Keep generic gifts handy – Make sure you have gifts at home that is universal meaning everybody would need it. It doesnt have to be really big like a trip to cancun all inclusive ;p , bars of soap, face towel or agendas should be good.