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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP PPs have given some ideas about making it more enjoyable and manageable. Also, if you grew up there, are there still people you know that you could meet up with? Do any of them have same-age kids?

And you don't need your parents agreement to go elsewhere for Xmas or other holidays. Just do it. Our situation is not the same but we often travel over the holidays and sometimes bring my parents or DH's. If they can't afford it, can you offer to pay or cover some expenses? You're already paying to fly for the Xmas you're describing here.[/quote]

It's been 30+ years. There's no one there I'd meet up with. Everyone I was close to moved away or I lost touch with.

They're really not interested in traveling. They see the world as a dangerous place (thank you, FOX). We took a trip with them a few years ago. I don't think they enjoyed it. [/quote]

DP. Well by all means, definitely wallow in the misery of having to go back to see your provincial, uninteresting parents in a s-hole town that you are far too good for, and complain as much as you can about how you'll be bored out of your mind. Make sure to double down any time someone suggests an alternative approach that might make the trip more enjoyable. Happy Holidays!  [/quote]

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