Know the true reason your rejoicing,  the birth of  Christ not just present giving.  Play Christmas music like it’s going out of style; it will calm your nerves and help you to re-focus your Christmas resolve. Attend church. Be open to various charities gathering help for the holidays.  Give gifts of the heart.  Make some time just for you as well as for your immediate family; extended family gets the next shift, followed by church and friends. 

Kathryn Elizabeth Jones Writer from her 7 ways how to get through the holiday stress.