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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am so tired of family matriarchs being in charge of holidays. I am not responsible for my husbands moms feelings. If we agree to do something different than what she wants, she is a big girl and can deal with it. Christmas is just a day. If it really is about spending time with family, you can do that any time. Winter break is the only time many families can travel and take long trips to certain locations. [/quote]

Yes this, and also the “oh she might not have many more Christmases…..” guilt tripping. Good grief.

Christmas does not need to be celebrated on the day of, and in MANY families, holidays are rotated anyway (this year with wife’s side, next year with husbands side etc). Most families have to get used to “sharing” holiday time far earlier.

If it is important to have your brother and his family at the main family celebration each year, then change it. If not, don’t. They can celebrate Christmas with your mom another day.

If the concern is having all the family together on one day- you’d have better luck planning an annual family reunion during a slower time of year.

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