Harry, I don't know that I've got much to add because this is my first Christmas without drinking. I'm on day 57 so I'm still new to sobriety. Thankfully I'll be spending most of the holidays with my in-laws who are non-drinkers. But I can totally relate to the tempatations. Our friends and neighbors do not yet know that I have quit drinking. They brought over a bottle of homemade irish cream. I sooooo wanted to try it. But my husband got to do that and report back to our friends
Because of the holidays I've been trying other 'festive' type drinks that are non-alcoholic. Mixing cranberry juice with club soda, hot apple cider, etc. I know this doesn't replace the urge or desire but helps me mentally I guess feel like I'm not totally left out (if that makes sense). You can do it!!