Entertaining 7 myths about holiday hangovers By Cottage Life Published: December 31, 2015 Updated: February 7, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel We’ve all received the same hangover advice from well-meaning pals: pop an Aspirin before bed, soak up the alcohol with greasy breakfast foods, and if your head feels extra nasty, take a cold shower to sober up. But do these words of hangover wisdom really hold water? To help you heal from your holiday slump, we’ve broken down the myths and realities of curing your next-morning headaches. Related Story 9 easy ways to deal with your holiday hangover Related Story Weekly Hack: How to prevent a bad hangover