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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We see family on christmas eve and spend christmas at home. [b]My chlidren opening presents under the tree at their own home trumps whatever extended family wants.[/b] They are only young once.[/quote]

So opening presents are more important than spending time with family? I guess one day your kids will tell your grandchildren that opening presents under the tree matters more than spending time with you : ) Merry Christmas![/quote]

NP. My parents, after a horrific experience trying to schlep two toddlers from DC to Boston for Christmas ("because faaaaaaaaaaamily!") in a snowstorm, refused to travel for holidays from that point forward. I loved Christmas at home. And my parents, by some miracle, remembered how much easier it was and never demand the presence of their adult children on holidays, letting us create memories in our homes. Sometimes we would get together on Christmas evening. Sometimes we do christmas a few days later. Sometimes we end up shipping gifts to each other. We spend time with family, we just refuse to be held hostage by the calendar.[/quote]

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