How to take away a pacifier in an easier less upsetting way for my toddler?

Since there will be 2 1/2 weeks off for Christmas, we will be working on stopping the pacifier. Cody only takes it at night, but I am trying to figure out the easiest way to do it without being cruel. I have heard of snipping the top and that kids just shrug it off then. Is this really a good way to do it? Or do you have any other suggestions?