At this point in the holiday season, some of us can't see the Christmas tree through the forest of merrymaking commitments. The calendar is jam-packed with office parties, ornament and cookie exchanges, seasonal parades and festivals, church gatherings, neighbors' open houses, and of course, family holiday traditions. One way to undercut seasonal stress is to make sure your company holiday party is safe, fun and risk-free. The slideshow above includes seven tips from Heffernan Insurance Brokers for managing the risks and responsibilities inherent to merrymaking with colleagues. See also:

• When merrymaking goes awry
• 6 simple steps for a risk-free company holiday party
• Keeping holiday parties merry and bright