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[quote=Anonymous]It depends. We switch which family we go to every other year. We either go to my grandparent's house or my inlaws. At my grandparents (very elderly), my parents and my family host and make the large dinner for all my aunts, uncles and cousins. It basically feels like it's our house because I've grown up going there for Christmases. We help decorate my grandparent's tree and stock their fridge. I love seeing everyone. It's loud and chaotic.

At my inlaws it's just DH's sibling and my inlaws. I sort of feel like a child and don't get to help cook (all done before we arrive) or decorate. Christmas is on their schedule. I don't dislike my inlaws, so this post isn't about me hating them. It just feels different and not celebratory.

This year we're staying home and inviting everyone. I only think my family will come. I'm pretty sure we won't be traveling again as my grandparents died this year. We have the only grandchidlren on either side and they are really into santa. These santa years will pass so quickly I'm sure. I want to make it fun and exciting for them so that my kids will return if they want after graduating high school. I had quite a few boyfriends who didn't want to go to their parents house because their parents "barely celebrated" or "didn't do anything for Christmas" and I want to make sure my kids don't say that about me. We've never hosted before and never spent Christmas in our own home before. Been married for over a decade now and we figure it's our turn. [/quote]

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