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10 Simple Tips For Your First Sober Christmas

By John Risby

A cozy living room decorated for Christmas with a sofa, small Christmas tree, and a coffee table holding a mug of hot chocolate, holiday cookies, and a handwritten checklist.

Your first sober Christmas can be tricky, but it needn’t be. With some careful planning you can get through the holidays safely – and enjoy them!

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Published: December 23, 2021
Last updated: March 27, 2026

About The Author

John Risby

Co-Founder of The Alcohol-Free Shop and AlcoholFree.com. John is a recovering alcoholic who stopped drinking in June 2004. Born and raised in Manchester, he now lives in Malaga with his wife and young daughter. He came to terms with being an alcoholic many years ago, but still finds the concept his daughter is Spanish very strange.