HI, 

 I am curious to hear some of your strategies for dealing with rude skids during the holidays. I will be having my aging dad over for both, and my DH will be having over his sister and her young sons. DH has 2 of his 3 daughters attending both meals. They have recently increased their rude behavior towards me, and its causing me stress thinking about having to defend myself in front of my dad, without making a scene. My current strategy involves whiskey. I don't usually drink but on holidays, sometimes it helps me put up with the craziness and remain gracious.