SIL (I think was the first time announce it, can't remember), has said we aren't getting each other's children presents this year (so nieces and nephews).
MIL announced that there will be no Christmas dinner, just 'picky bits'
I've never known a Christmas like it.
I told my own DM what's going on and she said "well aren't you a bit put out, you always spent a fortune on their children every year yet now you'll have your own baby this year, he won't be getting anything?"
My answer was no, I'm fine with it, because I hate tat and don't like clutter/things I dislike in my house
The Christmas dinner thing is always really bothering me.
AIBU to suggest to the family that instead of no presents for each other's children, we see a strict spending limit for each child and have to stick to it? So maybe £10 a child or something and that's strictly it so no one feels embarrassed?
The no present thing is more because BIL and wife, and SIL can't really afford to this year. But we aren't loaded either, and I always manage it easily - I buy well in advance and look out for offers.
Would you be happy with no Christmas dinner and no present sharing?
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AIBU?
To not like how we're doing Christmas this year?
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BlueButTrue · 11/10/2017 20:38
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