Send off 2016 with HBO's 'Game of Thrones' marathon

There may be no better way to bid a hearty farewell to this year than to utterly shelter oneself from external stimuli for five days -- and instead, spend that time bingeing Game of Thrones on HBO live.

From Dec. 26 to Dec. 31, HBO (technically HBO2) will air the entirety of its Emmy-winning fantasy juggernaut, so if you've avoided the show thus far or just feel like reliving the Red Wedding, this is a foolproof chance to do it. If you feel like a real challenge, tune in at random with a viewing partner who hasn't seen the show and see if you can explain all that wiley Westerosi madness.