Congrats Mrskw on day 1 !
Don't worry about the Holidays, birthdays etc now. You have time......just get through the coming days one day at a time.
The voice inside you is your AV begging you to take a drink and stop this "nonsense"! Don't listen!
Holidays are easily coped with sober.....It can be done, and is actually very enjoyable....
Good luck, stay strong!