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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reading comprehension of people responding to this thread is terrible. People, the ILs showed up *uninvited* to OP’s parents’ house in another state. This event is NOT at OP’s house.  That’s not okay. And totally reasonable for OP’s parents to not want that to happen again. And totally reasonable for OP and her family to go to see her parents for a major holiday and not have the in-laws show up uninvited again.

OP, your husband needs to tell them that you all will celebrate Christmas with them either before or after your trip. [/quote]

If someone ever shows up uninvited to my house, and if I regard that as an intolerable imposition rather than a minor inconvenience or a pleasant surprise, I tell them that.  You can be polite about it but adults need to know how to communicate properly.  "Sorry, in laws, but we did not know you were going to be in town and we are not in a position to host the two of you at our home this Christmas.  If you are going to be in town sightseeing for a while, there is a lot of great restaurants.  What hotel will you be staying at?  Maybe we could all do brunch one day before you go back home.  Have a great Christmas!"  Then close the front door.[/quote]

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