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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in the midwest, we still have our parade but there are no firework shows anymore because they've gotten too expensive. People shoot them off in the street and it's chaotic. Most people spend the weekend with family so we never get any party invites. I agree it's disappointing but I feel this way about all holidays since we don't have a big family like others seem to. [/quote]

Thanks! I actually think that’s what’s getting to me but I hadn’t really sorted through that feeling until I read your comment. I don’t have a big family so it’s fun to have a holiday that doesn’t revolve around extended family and relatives. But it seems like it has turned into a family holiday (probably because of people’s career demands, geographically dispersed families, and limited time off) and it stinks. I don’t need year-round reminders that I have a small family. We surround ourselves with close friends, but they have their own extended families that are an understandable priority over us. I guess should question new acquaintances and ask how many siblings they have and how many of their relatives are still living!
-OP[/quote]

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