My sister, always paddle your own canoe, sent me this link the other day.
SHE Shouldn'ts of the Holidays... Part 1: The Turkey (Who knew a bird could cause so much trouble?) #22
SHE Shouldn'ts of the Holidays - Part 2: Pumpkin Pie, Trees, Gifts, Parties, and More
I spent the night reading all the stories, laughing and saying "Thank goodness that none of them had ever happened to us!"
Fly lady is a great site.
Our son will thank you, too :o)