No matter how you celebrate your Christmas or how many people you celebrate it with, everyone's Christmas goes through the same ten steps.

1. The preparation.

You have to mentally prepare yourself for what is about to happen. Who's going to be there this year? What should I wear? Is it going to be awkward? How many school questions am I going to be asked?

2. The arrival.

You have to say hello to everybody and claim your corner for the rest of the night.

3. The awkward "pre-dinner" chitchat.

You're kinda hangry and aren't really in the mood to talk to anyone.

4. Finally food time.

You think about how much you're about to eat and get ready for the, "I'm going to go to the gym" more New Year's resolution.

5. The bombardment of school-related questions.

How's school going? How are your grades? Do you have a special someone? When do you graduate? What are you going to do after that? Please no.

6. Presents.

There are two types of presents you are going to receive. You're going to get presents you love from the family members that know you well, and then you're going to get the most random stuff from the family members who don't know you so well. It's also fun to give your presents out too!

7. The awkward "pre-dessert" chitchat.

There's another gap in eating that consists of more awkward chitchat.

8. The moment you have been waiting for.

DESSERT. Just have one of everything, you can go to the gym after New Year's.

9. The food-coma.

You're ready for sleep as you sit back on the couch with your food baby.

10. The departure.

You give a good 'ole Irish goodbye as you wave to everyone and scurry out.

Don't get me wrong, I love spending Christmas with my family, but sometimes it's a bit much. Until the next year.