This week on The Cooler, gratitude for Solange helps us fight the darkness, and we share tips on how to survive your family, long flights and bad food this holiday season.

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It's been a tough couple of weeks, so it's a good time to remember the things we're grateful for:

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And since we're in the thick of the holiday season, I'm sharing my personal strategy for keeping the peace with your family:

https://ww2.kqed.org/pop/2015/11/25/how-to-keep-the-peace-with-your-family-this-holiday-season/

Carly shares her secret recipe for blissful sleep on a long flight:

https://ww2.kqed.org/pop/2015/11/25/how-to-sleep-on-a-very-long-flight/

And Jamedra shares how to avoid gross dishes made by your relatives without hurting their feelings:

https://ww2.kqed.org/pop/2015/12/24/the-struggle-plate-is-real-tips-for-side-stepping-that-questionable-holiday-dish/

Happy holidays! Until next week!

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