Between the gift buying, holiday decorating and general madness the season brings, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the spirit of consumerism and forget the true meaning of this time of year–spending time with loved ones and celebrating the good health of friends and family. As many of you will likely be braving chilling temperatures, clogged highways or the insanity of international airports, it is also important to keep your stress levels low. Thankfully, in addition to the smorgasbord of cheerful and charming holiday-themed applications on Apple’s App Store, the site also offers a range of helpful travel-related applications aiming to keep you on track and on time. While you may not be able to control the weather, a selection of flight tracking apps and travel advisory apps can keep you one step ahead of the game. The abundance of holiday-themed mobile games can also go a long way to sooth the frustration you feel when parked at the airport gate because the wings have frozen. Ah, we kid. So pour out a mug of hot buttered rum (if you’re not at the office, of course) and take a look at this stocking-stuffer of iPhone applications sure to bring a smile to even the staunchest holiday humbug. – …