We’re all lucky to live in such a beautiful setting, with the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. Not to mention the mild climate and world-famous attractions. And, of course, that’s why your relatives all want to descend upon you for the holidays, right? But surprise! This can be stressful, even if you actually like them. We’re here to help.

Here are tried-and-true things you can do with your relatives — or places you can send them — to keep the holiday mayhem to a minimum for 2025.

Dec. 17, 24 — Huntington Beach: “ Christmas With Elvis ” a free concert at the Old World Biergarten Restaurant, will be presented 5-9 p.mm. on Wednesdays in December. While you’re there, check out the restaurant’s European-style Christmas market. Old War also offers a “Christmas Jazz Ni

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