Holiday party blahs

Am I the only one that really doesn't care much for holiday parties? Come on, really, what is there to do at these things? Eat. Socialize with co-workers. Eat. Eat some more. No wonder people gain weight during the holidays. Anyone that knows me knows that I'm not much of a socializer. If there isn't something to do, like play games or whatever, I tend to separate myself and get bored. Most conversations I really don't care about or can't relate to and don't participate in. Sometimes I don't know which is worse, the drudgery of work or suffering through another holiday party.