You know how it is. The Holiday season brings out the best in all of us. We all become solicitous of one another's feelings; everyone develops more tolerance for one another's foibles; there is plenty of time for everything that needs to be done; traffic is usually light; the other folks always patiently wait their turn. Isn't that right? This is a humorous guide to minimizing and avoiding the mayhem that typically characterizes the holiday season. Learn about the war zone, the expectations game, how to plan your way out, rally the troops, and think like a gymnast to avoid the holiday mayhem!