Nifty·Posted on Nov 11, 2013Your DIY Guide To Surviving The Holidays With FamilyYou love them, you can't stand them, you're obligated to spend the holidays with them – here are a few crafty ways to help you make it through in one piece.by Lindsey I.BuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Fake (or exaggerate) a relationship. Don't let your phone and earbuds out of your sight. Shock them with your new *tattoos*. Keep the booze close. Write about your feelings...or something. Keep your e-reader handy. Hang out with the kids. Fake an injury. Avoid them.