{"id":34319,"date":"2018-11-12T12:24:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T11:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/?p=18227"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:39:12","slug":"19-situations-youll-face-this-festive-season-and-how-to-deal-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/treatment-files\/19-situations-youll-face-this-festive-season-and-how-to-deal-with-them\/","title":{"rendered":"19 situations you\u2019ll face this festive season (and how to deal with them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, the festive season. The lights are up, the present lists are written, and Michael Bubl\u00e9 is back on the scene (<\/span>yes<\/span><\/i>). Stress is guaranteed \u2013 \u2018tis the season of fluster really. But, it\u2019s good to prepare for it now, so we can embrace as much of the \u2018joy\u2019 as possible. Here\u2019s a summary of the inevitable stresses you\u2019ll endure over the next few months, with a little guidance on how to deal with them. An early Christmas present for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

By Rachel Spedding<\/p>\n

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How can you stop sellotape from ruining your nail polish?<\/h3>\n

A gel manicure can help your nails survive the festive wrapping marathon without chipping. Regular polish often peels off when using sellotape, but gel is strong enough to withstand it.<\/div>\n

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What should you do when you get a food coma at Christmas?<\/h3>\n

The only recovery for a food coma is to rest and let time pass. Find a cosy spot on the sofa and hibernate until you feel better to avoid overexerting yourself after big festive meals.<\/div>\n

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How can you handle uncomfortable family questions during Christmas?<\/h3>\n

You can politely deflect questions like “why aren’t you married yet” by changing the topic, making a light comment, or simply moving on to the buffet table. Keeping things light and reminding everyone it’s the 21st century can help reduce the awkwardness.<\/div>\n

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What can you do if you run out of gravy granules on Christmas Day?<\/h3>\n

If you run out of gravy granules, your Christmas dinner may be dry and missing the delicious salty flavour. It’s important to check your supplies ahead of time to avoid this classic festive mistake.<\/div>\n

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How do you survive awkward conversations at work Christmas parties?<\/h3>\n

Bury the memory and move on if you felt awkward after your work party. Most people feel the same, and it’s completely fine to get back to your routine and keep things light in the office kitchen afterward.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Sellotape, you cruel mistress you. It's going to attach to your nail polish and peel it off. Get a gel manicure that can endure it. That stuff is strong.<\/em><\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34320},{"block_title":"Christmas jumpers, everywhere","block_content":"

Including in your own wardrobe. Get creative, knit your own, make it a unique piece, personalise, customise! Yeah... see you in the Primark queue. \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34321},{"block_title":"A (severe) hangover","block_content":"

That one day in December that you stop slurping on prosecco or deskside beers is the day the dreaded hangover will hit. Stock up on Berocca in advance. Those festive sandwiches really help too.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34322},{"block_title":"The food coma","block_content":"

'I won't be beaten', you tell yourself on round two of Christmas dinner. Locate a spot in the corner of the sofa and hibernate. There is only one recovery for the food coma: passing time. <\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34323},{"block_title":"Wanting to wear all your new pyjamas","block_content":"

It's Christmas, wear 'em all, YOLO. Make outfit changes a thing. Swap from onesie, to silkie, to printed and matching. Keep your guests guessing. That's one damn cosy Christmas.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34324},{"block_title":"Absolutely pants Christmas jokes","block_content":"

God they’re bad. They’re just so bad. Who’s writing them? How are they still employed? Yet you know they’ll be read aloud with such vim. Your grandad will laugh at least – take it. Bless him. \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34325},{"block_title":"Choosing a Christmas film","block_content":"

It's so hard to convince the world that Home Alone 2 really is <\/em>the best one. Keep everyone sweet – start watching today and you'll just about squeeze them all in. <\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34326},{"block_title":"Baileys. Drinking Baileys. Constantly","block_content":"

You’re so full. You’re so<\/em> full. You’re bursting from fullness. You’re staring at those vol-au-vents and there’s just.no.room. ‘Baileys anyone?’. ‘Ooh, lovely, yes please’. \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34327},{"block_title":"New Years' Eve","block_content":"

Make a really great plan, and have a really great time. Or just go to bed at 10. The new year will arrive whether or not you slur Auld Lang Syne with your best mate’s boyfriend.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34328},{"block_title":"Finishing your Advent Calendar. On 3rd December","block_content":"

The intention to eat it day-by-day is there, but so is your intense craving for a bitesize slither of cheap festive-shaped chocolate. It'll be gone by the first week of December. That's really okay.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34329},{"block_title":"Sampling the high street festive menu","block_content":"

Most apparent at Greggs. Your mouth moves to ask for a sausage roll, but ‘festive bake’ just tumbles out. Make the most of it while it's there.\u200b Rate them with your work pals. Call it bonding.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34330},{"block_title":"Enduring Christmas pudding","block_content":"

Minging isn’t it. But that flame. We couldn’t possibly get rid of that. The crowd pleaser. The nan-satisfier. Tastes awful, but do it. Do it for nan. \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":34331},{"block_title":"Feeling really (really) cold","block_content":"Extreme UK-transport-cannot-handle-this\u00a0cold is on the horizon. Buy fingerless gloves \u2013 they look like Fagan, but boy do they do the job.","video_content":"