Try to use the tool of deflation. Look at how many times you have used the word horrible and horrid. That is the alcoholic's way of blowing small things out of proportion into something "horrible". And horrible gives us only one way out: drink.
Gifts can be wrapped in minutes. Appetizer trays can be picked up at the supermarket, or just bring a bag of crackers and some soft cheese. Or skip the party if it is going to make you want to drink. It won't be the end of the world.
What we must do in early sobriety is start to believe that things aren't horrible. And, they really aren't!