Having spent the past week (technically, the past month) being the House Hero in all matters related to holiday prep, well — I mean, I can’t say this is the case in the commenter’s situation, but in my household the amount of holiday planning knowledge (where the special dishes were located, where the special recipes were located, which family members have which dietary restrictions and preferences, etc.) that I was carrying, organizing, and delegating was in fact crucial.
Having spent the past week (technically, the past month) being the House Hero in all matters related to holiday prep, well — I mean, I can’t say this is the case in the commenter’s situation, but in my household the amount of holiday planning knowledge (where the special dishes were located, where the special recipes were located, which family members have which dietary restrictions and preferences, etc.) that I was carrying, organizing, and delegating was in fact crucial.