The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes a jam-packed social calendar. But if the never-ending carousel of festivities tends to drain your energy before Christmas Day, we're here to help. Whether it's socializing with friends and family or hosting an office Christmas party, it's possible to enjoy the party season without sacrificing sleep.

Practicing smart tips, such as replacing all alcoholic beverages with a glass of water or lining up for sprouts (yes, really), can help reduce sleep disruption. This is because not giving the body the sleep it needs to function optimally can compromise the immune system and cause a decline in cognitive function (the memory and decision-making parts of the brain).

Don't let your big day leave you nervous and exhausted. Here are some ways to get quality sleep and enjoy the Christmas season. (If you want to get serious about sleep quality, check out our Best Mattress Guide.) Let's get started.

Alcohol may initially relax you and make you sleepy, but it is one of the biggest disruptors of sleep quality. It is common to feel sleepy immediately after drinking alcohol, but falling into a deep sleep after drinking disrupts the natural sleep stages that our bodies need to properly nourish us.

Instead, consider employing the "half and half" method. This method involves drinking a glass of water between alcoholic beverages. By interspersing water in this manner between alcoholic intakes, the liver has a chance to metabolize the alcohol. It also reduces dehydration (alcohol is a diuretic, so the body loses water when drinking), so sleep should not be interrupted by headaches.

The importance of a sleep schedule cannot be overemphasized for overall sleep quality. Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day will help your body get into a healthy sleep routine and ensure that your sleep needs are consistently met.

Of course, the festive season tends to throw sleep schedules out of whack. Compensate for late nights with naps to ensure that you get enough sleep for your body to function optimally. Naps should be limited to about 20 minutes and should not be too deep sleep.

Avoid sugary snacks that keep you up late at night and eat protein-rich party foods. Sugary snacks are digested quickly after the blood is flooded with glucose (leading to a sugar drop), while protein-rich foods are digested more slowly. This keeps blood sugar levels constant and slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.

Chicken, cheese, smoked salmon, and turkey all make great protein-rich party foods. In addition, these foods also contain tryptophan, an amino acid that activates melatonin production. Melatonin is the hormone that makes you sleepy and tells your body and brain it's time to sleep.

Bitter vegetables such as cabbage, parsnips, kale, and sprouts are members of the cruciferous family and stimulate the liver's natural detoxification process. This is good news for sleep quality. Be careful, however, if you eat too many cruciferous vegetables close to bedtime, as your body may still be trying to digest them before you go to sleep. Consume plenty of vegetables, but do not eat them too late at night.

This is ridiculous. But hear me out. Sleep is essential to our overall health, and getting enough sleep should be at the top of your priority list. While the occasional party can be covered with a nap or an early night, it is difficult to repay the sleep debt caused by the accumulation of late nights. In between enjoying the festivities, allow yourself time to rest. Your body will thank you for it.