It's my mum and aunts first Christmas without my dear gran - she died quite suddenly in October and it's been a horrible few months. For me and my sibling, although we have felt sad - life has continued, however, my mum and aunt were extremely close to her and have struggled.
This Christmas we are going to my aunts and I know they will find it difficult. Just after my gran died I got them a Christmas gift each matching which is a locket necklace with my grans birth stone in it and a little picture with her and 'until we meet again' engraved on the back.
I thought they would love it and find it really thoughtful. However, my friend has said it's maybe not the best gift to give at Christmas in front of people (it will only be close family) and to give them it when it's just us three another day.
She said that she thinks it will set them off crying and as the day is emotional enough that I should do it some other time.
Can I ask others who have been in similar situations if you would be okay receiving this on Christmas Day as a Christmas gift? Or should I do it some other time? Just doubting myself now.