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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here.  Thanks all for the perspective.

-I don't mind paying, but every year is a lot. Honestly, I would be fine with only going every 3rd year, but they've established an expectation that we come in to celebrate with the whole family.  
-We usually celebrate a week or 2 before or after Christmas, so airfare isn't as much as Christmas week.  But sometimes, it has cost us $2500.
-We are not at all driving distance.
-We have invited family to come visit us for kid events, usually annually, and most of them decline.

I think we'll try every other year and then offer to host Christmas at our house for everyone (which everyone will decline)[/quote]

I understand your perspective, but the answer is you just don't travel there for Christmas. It sounds like you don't want to. It sounds like you're resentful, (understandably!) When planning for next year, just email your parents and say, we're staying local for Christmas this year! keep it light and matter of fact. [/quote]

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