I wanted to share my plan for Christmas, with any separated parents out there.<br><br>We split 4 years ago in August. From the off I chose how Christmas should work. Fortunately, the ex. agreed, and it runs like clockwork now.<br><br>It won't be right for everyone, but it works for me.<br><br>Christmas Eve Eve - I take them out to see a show, or do something special<br><br>Christmas Eve - kids spend with their Mum<br><br>Christmas Day - kids wake up with their Mum and do normal Christmas day. I wake up late, have a relaxing breakfast, take the dog for a very long walk (3+ hours). Get a Starbucks - and chat to the staff, who don't want to be there either. Then kids come over to me around 5pm, and they have another round of presents and we play and watch rubbish tv until late.<br><br>Boxing Day - over to my Parents for our side of family together.<br><br>Day after - kids go back to their Mum's.<br><br>If you don't want to give up the 'waking up with your kids' feeling on Christmas, then I would say.. embrace it! Christmas is about giving. So give it away. It's makes for a magical, and much less stressful day!<br><br>Does anyone have a better way to organise a separated Christmas?<br><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.daddydaddycool.com" rel="nofollow">www.daddydaddycool.com</a>