For the last 10yrs every Boxing Day is at our house. Our families live about 1-2hrs drive away all near each other but my house is the chosen venue.
My mother always says "I will do a trifle". She always turns u with one of those box versions that you make up and I make it. And that is ironic cos I hate trifle.
Not once have my siblings contributed anything to the gathering or even given me a box of chocs, flowers or bottle of wine and I know this happens sometimes cos I read about it on this site
One of my siblings in the last few years likes to inform us how cheap their Christmas is and how they do it on a budget.
Erm well it will be cheaper when you spend Christmas Day at your spouse's parents, mine for Boxing Day.
So this year I asked bragging sibling to contribute to the soft drinks.
They have gone back to my mother declaring that they are guests and should not be expected to contribute anything and I am rude.
Yes I am rude. So either bring a bottle of lemonade or stay away from my lovely turkey.