that fill the air, the excitement and buzz as people frantically race around looking for ways to spoil each other, and the food... oh the food. 

Christmas is definitely a sensual indulgence! The sounds, Smells, Sights,Tastes, and "Touches" of Christmas leave us engorged.

Here are some ways to survive the sensory banquet surrounding you.

1.Set your intention or connect with the purpose of the day.  I always try and set aside some time for gratitude on Christmas day, which for me has always been a day of blessings and abundance.  
2. Shop wise:  you will see more than you need and want, it's called "great marketing".  We are notorious for blowing the budget at Christmas. 
First way to manage this is: set one!  Decide on an overall spending "target"! Then break it down into a food target, a presents target, an alcohol target, an aesthetics target (for the decorator in you).  Yeah, it is Christmas, but Christmas is about a WHOLE lot of really wonderful things that don't cost a penny... it's not worth the stress of the debt in the New Year. 
Reward Yourself! Buy a piggy (piggy bank) and everytime you practise restraint from being a bit greedy, feed the piggy.  Turn your discipline into abundance!
3. Survive the Christmas Banquet: There is so much yumminess around on Christmas day.  It is a day to celebrate and spoil yourself absolutely.  But, what are some sneaky ways you can bring some moderation into the day?  Start with a salad starter.  Make a sexy salad and before you tuck into your main meal, fill up a side plate full of it and start with that.  Don't eat your pudding straight after Christmas Lunch... Give yourself a little break and bring it out later.  You will enjoy it more and you will ease the blood sugar load.  Make up a delicious watermelon, kiwi and berry Christmas-y salad to serve with your pudding, and make sure you get some of it on your plate.
4. Ease the load and Support your body:  Drink LOADS of water, start your day with a veggie juice and consider a few supportive supplements: Milk thistle is a great herb for supporting your liver as are B vitamins.  (If you are on any medication, please be extra careful.)
5. Get out and Jiggle about.  Go for a walk with family and friends around the block or to the park or along the beach between Christmas dinner and pudding.  Or put on some music and have a bit of a dance.  Get your lymphatic juices flowing (help your body pump out those toxins and also get your body moving.)

Wishing you a magical Christmas in ways that are meaningful to you.