Introduction

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the most hectic, expensive, and stressful time of the year too! A season filled with long shopping lists, tangled lights, over-sugared children, bickering relatives, crowded malls, and sky-high expectations. Well, not to worry—Holiday Hacks is here to help.

Between these pages we’ve collected more than six hundred hacks to help you get your holiday in line and simplify all of the tasks that come between you and a peaceful celebration, so you can enjoy your holiday to the fullest. We’ve gathered secret tips and shortcuts to prepare for the holiday, decorate your house, cook your holiday dinner, host a gathering for family and friends, and then pack it all up and hit the New Year running.

The hacks in this book are broken down into chapters centered on certain themes—like food and drinks, shopping, and the holiday aftermath—to help lead you through the season, so you can read the section where you need the most help or just flip to any page for a quick fix. Whatever you need help with, we’ve got you covered, so turn to any page and start improving your holidays (and your sanity!) right now!