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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Huh.  My kids are 7 and 4 and we're in the midst of refocusing on what Christmas is about- spending time with our family.  I wish when my kids were 3 that I gave them a Xmas like we will be doing this year because then this wouldn't appear to hem to be reigning in.  Most likely it won't anyway, but no one wants their kids to be disappointed on Xmas. Of course, they are still getting lots of gifts and we're following the same traditions, just on a scale that fits more in line with our values. Honestly, kids (particularly at 3) are no more excited by 50 gifts than they are by 10. If any are like my one DD, they will get sick of unwrapping about 5.

That said,[b] you don't need your parents to give your kids an over the top Xmas.  [/b]I think your family's new tradition sounds wonderful and you shouldn't disrupt it. You should just do Xmas the way you want T your house as invite them over.[/quote]

And I will state for the fourth time I do not want an over the top Christmas for my children.  I want a traditional Christmas on a much smaller scale while incorporating the volunteering.  [/quote]

Ok, then what do you think of the (numerous) suggestions that you (1) bring gifts for your kids or (2) have Xmas at home?[/quote]

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