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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think if it's his parents' turn to have Real Christmas, then they should get that.  Your parents can have the rest of their visit, and Real Christmas next year.  Yes, having them at your place on their own for a few days is a little weird, but if they're fine with it then it isn't a problem.  Do you live in the city?  They will probably just sightsee, eat out, etc.  Or maybe you could leave your in-laws a day or so early.

Learning to be flexible about these things is what makes marriage and family a lot easier.  People and families grow and change.  You don't have to do things the same every year or follow abstract etiquette rules.  Work out something that is fair and makes sense for your family's individual circumstances.[/quote]

It sounds like the in laws still get Real Christmas, just not the weekend after. They also got Thanksiving and apparently a week over new years. I want to cry just thinking about spending that much time with my in laws![/quote]

But your parents got Real Christmas last year, and will get it next year, right?  And did they also get this Thanksgiving?

If the problem is that it's too much in-law time for you, sure, I totally get it.  But that's a different problem than you originally wrote.  It sounds like you are struggling with your decision to move and with your in-laws wanting too much time in general, rather than the particulars of this year's Christmas.

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