With California families now getting ready for Christmas dinner and other holiday meals, a recent study found that many are feeling the stress that comes with the big day prep. According to the Del Monte Holiday Meal Census – which surveyed 3,000 Americans about their holiday habits and stress levels – California residents spend an average of 5.4 hours preparing for a family holiday meal, with many hours of additional time spent on cleaning the house and coordinating extended family members. Additionally, 50 percent of California residents report high stress levels related to holiday planning (defined as a level of “5” or higher on a 10-point scale) – a figure high enough to rank California as the 19th most ‘stressed out’ U.S. state during the holidays.