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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, what is wrong with you people? All this hand-wringing about gifts. JUST INFORM YOUR FAMILY OF WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO, THEN DO IT.

"Mom and Dad, Christmas has gotten expensive and stressful for us, so we've decided to buy gifts for neices and nephews, and for the adults, to make a donation in their name to the United Way. If you want to get us something, we hope you'll consider donating to a charity of your choice, or perhaps giving us the gift of an extra visit with you this year."

It's not a discussion--just inform them what you plan to do, let them do what they want to do, and move on with your day![/quote]

Ha!!! This would be the start of WWIII in our family. Seriously.  It wouldn't just end there, there would be a litany of emails and phone calls of questioning, judging, condemning, etc.[/quote]

SO WHAT?  I mean really, you are an adult, you may do what you want.  Be kind, be polite, but stand firm.  Don't be a victim here.[/quote]

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