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Holiday party planning can be a drag if you're inviting more than people than one person can cook for and that often means you're going out of your mind trying to cook and fit everything in the fridge and then keeping it looking good and fresh for when the guests arrive. The over exertion that you go through can make you want to get the party done and over with as soon as possible and that kind of kills the whole point of the party where you were going to relax and catch up with old friends and family.

To keep things well under control, use your head when your make the guest list. Don't invite every single person you know just to get the obligation of having a get together or an annual meet-up off your head. Not only will it mix too many people from different parts of your life in your house, but it will also make it hard for you to entertain them. It's best to have smaller parties instead of a huge one. For friends and relatives that you rarely see, it can be a good time to give them their presents.

The easy solution is to get everyone to help. Remember that there's no embarrassment in asking your friends to help you out, it will make them feel comfortable at the party and you'll get some extra help. You can always have a potluck and take most of the cooking burden off your shoulders. You can concentrate on making appetizers and lots of dips. Serve something both sweet and salty. Chocolate is popular on Christmas so serve up some chocolate strawberries and chocolate dipped bananas. Chocolate covered fruit is available in a huge variety and it can make a great dessert.