Instant Download: 17 Apps To Make The Holidays Even Merrier

Let's face it: We've become a little holiday crazed around here. But, can you blame us? The season has overwhelmed us with excuses to shop, party, travel, and feast — and that's barely skimming the surface of our fervor. And, just when we thought this time of year couldn't get any better, the tech world is swooping in with a set of mobile apps to make this month a smooth and stress-free one.

In the mix ahead, you'll find just the app for any of your seasonal needs — be it budgeting, shopping, traveling, and more. Whether you're attempting to master the holiday-party circuit or satisfy your wanderlust, you'll discover recently launched apps sparking some major buzz as well as a few of our old favorites. Click on to see our 17 picks you need to deck your phone with apps aplenty.