It's that time of year again when we drink too much and fight with our families take a little time off for the holiday! But don't worry, we'll be back on Wednesday, Dec. 26, with your favorite gay blog coverage—plus the start of Instinct's Top 10 of 2012!!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas, Instincters! We love ya!!

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If the bedazzled beret and meggings aren't doing their job, Andy Richter and George Takei have launched a coming out service just in time for those awkward family holiday dinners. Get welcomed "to the wonderful world of gay" in the hilariously adorable sketch from Tuesday night's Conan after the jump!

Putting the pressure on boyfriends around the world to try and top their engagement story, Marine Corps Captain Matthew Phelps and his partner Ben got engaged inside the White House this weekend. More details and another shot of the Kleenex-endorsed moment after the break.

With a bit of tongue in booty-cheek sass, the Charlotte LGBT Chorus tackled anti-gay conservative totems in a performance of "God Bless You Chick-Fil-A" at its holiday concert over the weekend. 

It usually takes us a case or three of Belvedere to hallucinate something even close to this divine scenario at the office holiday party. Thankfully, we can avoid the pink slip this year because British Olympian Tom Daley is doing all the work for our inebriated imaginations.

Another shot of a shirtless Tom begging you to sit on his lap as Santa after the jump. 

You can practically picture hubby Nick Cannon in a private room down the hallway having some "alone time" with "Hero" blaring as Mariah Carey shares her 10 diamond-dipped festive Christmas tips. 

Gather your team of personal assistants, chef and au pair around and follow the jump for some sage wisdom for the holiday season that anyone on any budget can enjoy! 

Mrs. Betty Bowers reports from the front lines of the War on Christmas for Fox News in the hilarious new holiday video from the Internet legend. 

It's surprising they still have things left to ship considering all the companies that support the LGBT community, but it looks like followers of the Family Research Council can't turn to the UPS in the final shopping days of the holiday season thanks to a new mandate from Tony Perkins.

Mario Lopez shows off his noel nalgas while putting the finishing touches on his Christmas tree in a photo tweeted by his wife, Courtney. Who knew Mario could top so well??

(Via Courtney Lopez's Twitter)

Our favorite December holiday (yep—all the others take a back seat to it!) took over the streets of Boston on Sunday, and, thankfully, BosGuy was there as usual to document the bountiful festivities. Add a shot of hotties from the Boston Santa Speedo Run to your Monday morning latte for some wide-eyed joy with a video report available after the jump!

Take note family members and friends who send us holiday cards featuring heavenly angels or Christmas Garfield or dollar-store printed rustic drawings of reindeer—Andrew Christian knows exactly what we're looking to receive in our inbox this time of year: Hunky Santas! Check out the latest (safe-for-work) scorching-hot video from Andrew Christian after the break!

If you don't spend the entire video worrying that Mariah's gigantic snow globes will burst out of her holiday dress and decapitate the entire front row of adorable children then you'll enjoy this classroom rendition of "All I Want For Christmas." Watch after the jump.