Is it mean not to let Dd go to friends house on xmas day?

[Atleastitsalmostdone]

Dd is 7, her friend over the back is here, she was begging me to let her go there and play. Her friend hasn’t been to ours for a while so I said she’s very welcome to come here for a short while to see Dd’s presents. Her friend isn’t allowed, I’d like xmas day to be a family day, Dd is shouting that it’s the worst day ever because I won’t let her go.

Since when was there a rule about having to be together as a family every minute of the day at Christmas? Very weird. What's the harm in her going for half an hour to an hour. Especially if she's an only child and she's not got any siblings or cousins around to play with. Christmas Day didn't half get dull with only adults around when I was little, by the time Christmas lunch was done then it was just clearing up and they'd all be passed out in front of the TV after. Let the kid have some time with her friend, you can watch some non kid friendly TV or get the tidying up done while she's not under your feet or bored.

Thats a good point - we talk about xmas being for the kids and they are the only ones who get no say in how they spend it!