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[quote=Anonymous]Simplify, simplify.

Tradition has at my parents' house every Xmas Eve.  This is something NONE of my siblings and I have EVER missed since my parents make it so special.  My dad is 1/2 Italian- great chef and does lobster, jumbo shrimp..there is tons of wine, the kids open presents from aunts/uncles and grandparents.  As siblings--we have never exchanged gifts once we became adults.  There are great desserts.  Opening of crackers, fire in the fireplace.  My mom will give all the grandkids a bath before departure and put them in their pjs.  We then lay out cookies/milk for Santa and straight to bed.

My MIL (fil is deceased) lives on the other coast with her sister and is always invited--but we dont' go out there for xmas.  My sister is married to somebody from this area and was like you--but she solved it by only doing Xmas EVe with our family and Xmas Day with the inlaws.  Brother is a bachelor.

My parents simplified Xmas day by doing a fancy lunch at a restaurant downtown (sometimes brunch at Ritz).  We have a leisurely Xmas mornign with our own family, presents, playing, etc...and then get dressed up and head to lunch with my parents and brother (sister's family is now back in the mix since her MIL is deceased and FIL is with new girlfriend:)).

Just really try to relax.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!!! Thanksgiving is always at my sibling's house, I do Easter, etc.  Try not to do too much at once.

For us--it is a big merry family event and we all look forward to T-givign and Xmas about 6 months in advance!!  I am giddy already.

I agree that somebody mentioned it will simplify as everyone grows older.  Also--my parents made the Holidays so special and so much fun and they passed that gift onto us as kids.[/quote]

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