We’re T minus 3 nights away from Hanukkah and 3 weeks away from Christmas and Kwanzaa — the holiday season is in full effect. A time of merriment, but for some, there’s an added element of emotional and psychological stress as another year comes to a close. For SixContest #65, we asked for your tips on surviving the holidays. Whether you ease the seasonal deluge with Six Words (“Pick up Advice book. Take heed.“ —JAD), or some old-fashioned liquid courage (“Never refuse refilling of wine glass.” —amanda.sunshine), these Top Six survival tips will come in handy all month long:

6. “Pretend it’s summer. In a sweater.” —@jeremygregg (via Twitter)

5. “Enter holiday events with exit strategies.” —JoC.

4. “Grab book, shut door, flush periodically.” —Cay

3. “Replace snow shovel with sand shovel.” —G_Austin

2. “Visit family where weed is legal.” —@taradublinrocks (via Twitter)

…and the top #HolidaySurvivalin6Words entry is…

1. “Keep quiet and think character development.” —bohemdeb

Congratulations to bohemdeb, and thanks to all who participated! Whether in our SixContests, on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr or at sixwordmemoirs.com—keep on Sixing!