November is supposed to be a joyous time wherein relatives young and old gather for an epic feast, convivial conversation, sports, shopping, watching nature change, entertainment options and general family togetherness. Some of the time, however, it’s a completely dysfunctional and chaotic month from which you'd like to escape. For those of you needing some guidance, we've come up with a few tried-and-true tips to surviving and retaining your sanity.