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Subject POLL: Wife asks me tonight, "What if Christmas 'thank you' cards really said what we thought?"

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But seriously OP is just asking for misery here.  Why spend Christmas at all with these people if it is truly that dysfunctional?

What kind of American sickness we have - where the moat joyous day of the year (whatever) turns into the number one reason behind all the family discord.

I think God hates Christmas - i really do.
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I don't disagree in the least bit, and my wife and I have asked ourselves this question on occasion. I think that the purchasing and receiving of gifts in today's postmodern America, influenced by mass marketing and media and the ubiquity of the Santa myth, have taken something that was a nice way to celebrate friends and family near the shortest day of the year, and turned it into a money making juggernaut.

Stores open on Thanksgiving? Black Friday? Cyber Monday?  I hate it. One year about a decade ago, I boycotted Christmas. Do you know that to this day, family members still say, "Glad to see you could MAKE IT this year."

And so we go, out of familial obligation. I thought this year would be different. One gift in. One gift out.

Nope.
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You should take back control, and make it what YOU want, for you and your family.  That's what we did, and Christmas is what it should be, the most joyous time of the year!  I know that's easier said than done, though.  Best wishes with that!

To be honest, our Christmas does have its snags.  But we grow through working through these situations.  It sounds like your Dad made quite a concerted effort to send a lot, so maybe just a little gentle hinting could turn the negative aspects around.
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Original Message And we came up with this letter that we will never ever send...

Dear Dad, Thank you for the fluffy blankets and pillows you gave to our daughters. If it's the thought that counts, in the Spirit of the Season our kids were very generous and regifted them to their teenaged friends who haven't stopped living in lilac and pink "little girl" rooms.

We also appreciated the workbench from Harbor Freight and gave it to our eldest's boyfriend. He will love it until a potmetal carriage bolt shears off from day to day usage and he has to throw it away. The 2XL neon glow hoodies from your brother would have been nice if my children were boys. These also were appreciated by the boyfriend.

My mother-in-law on my wife's side is now enjoying the faux Adirondack rocker chair from Harbor Freight. It's wide enough to fit her butt, and heavy enough it stays on the ground when she stands up. I'm not sure where she'll find replacement screws though once it begins to fall apart. She doesn't have a Harbor Freight in her town.

Though I don't put out Christmas lights, thank you for the waterproof extension cord connector covers. I'll most likely just throw those away, unless someone takes them at the New Years Eve party.

All in all, we appreciate your gifts this year. It kept us from having to think too much about what we were going to give to those on our B List. I'm already looking forward to the Faded Glory longsleeve shirt and Rustler jeans I'll be receiving for my birthday in July. I hear they're on sale now at WalMart. Flannel is my absolute favorite for Independence Day.

Best regards,
Your Son.

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