Christmastime: Things We Stress About

The holidays are definitely here and while the season is supposed to be a time of “comfort and joy,” for lots of us, it’s a time of stress. In fact, a staggering 90% of Americans say they stressed out over at least one aspect of the season.

Curious how your anxieties stack up against the anxieties of others? According to a Consumer Reports survey, these are the Top 11 things that Americans dread about the holidays:

1. Crowds and long lines – 68%
2. Gaining weight – 37%
3. Getting into debt – 37%
4. Gift shopping – 28%
5. Traveling – 25%
6. Seeing certain relatives – 24%
7. Seasonal music – 23%
8. Disappointing gifts – 19%
9. Having to attend holiday parties or events – 16%
10. Having to be nice – 15%
11. Holiday tipping – 12%

All of this leads me to ask: