Holiday Traditions
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Christmas - Ideas
Asked by L.D. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2012
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For the first time ever we are not traveling for Christmas. Nor are people coming to us. I'm feeling sort of glum about the whole season. I'm looking for things to ...
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- Kind of late in the game on my response here...I agree that doing an Advent Calendar is a great way to start a tradition. You could get a book from the library abou...
- You've described my ideal Christmas! We used to travel every Christmas to one side, then the other...through airports, long drives...ugh. I'd take a cozy holiday at ...
- Try not to let this damper your holiday spirit. I know it may be hard but this could be the best one. -drive around to look at Christmas lights -how about takin...
Non-religious Christmas Traditions
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on November 10, 2010
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Any recs on Christmas traditions or for books for a toddler that are non-religious but Christmas orients? For example, we want to have a Christmas tree but we won't be...
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- Do you allow your kiddo to watch movies? The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a really good movie (and book) that illustrates how Santa came to be and why he giv...
- I'm a Christian and love, love, love my Christmas tree but since you arent-- if you want to have a holiday tree for Yule, then go right ahead and have one. Decorate i...
- I'm not sure I understand your question, specially that Christmas is a religious event, and it is there for such religious motive. But you could introduce it and cele...
Am I Just a Scrooge?
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on November 11, 2011
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I have been seeing quite a few Christmas decorations up lately... Now, don't get me wrong. I LOVE seeing people decorate for Christmas. If I could afford it, I would g...
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- I hear ya. I went to target to get a few extra things for halloween, and they had already replaced them with christmas stuff!! I felt so sad for Thanksgiving!
- I notice it, but it doesn't bother me.
- I commented on this to a friend the other day. I love Christmas music. So much so, that I have been listening to it in my home and car for over a month now but walki...
Can I Decide When We Open the Presents from My Parents?
Asked by J.E. from Tucson
on December 20, 2010
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Is it appropriate to tell my parents that we don't want to open presents Christmas Eve and want to wait until Christmas morning to open everything? Our family traditio...
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- It is nice that you count on spending Christmas with your parents, but they have decided they want to do something different. It is time for you to start your own trad...
- Your house, your rules.
- We also have similar setup where we eat with my mother on Christmas Eve. We do gift opening with her on Christmas eve at my mother's house, also 10 minutes away. My m...
Should My 7/Y Present Gifts to Teachers During Holidays
Asked by A.T. from San Francisco
on December 28, 2010
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I send my 7-year old boy into an international school. There are lots of students from other countries in the school. Some of the students’ parents from China always...
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- If the teachers have specifically said don't send gifts, then the answer is simple ... NO.
- If your son would like to give something to his teacher, have him make his own Chrismas card for her. That way you're respecting the teacher's wishes while also foster...
- I wouldn't send a gift but a card thanking them for their diligentness and hard work. Of course wish them a happy holidays too!
Suggestions for 18 Year Old Birthday
Asked by D.B. from Philadelphia
on September 13, 2009
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Hello Everyone, I need some inexpensive suggestions for a unique young lady who is turning 18 in a month. I want to have the family over (as usual) and also do someth...
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- Well, I have a suggestion, but it's not for everyone. I don't know your family or your daughter, so I don't know if the idea would scare you or interest you. Skydiving...
- How about a Mini- Spa Day for her and a few friends? Massage, Nails, Facial, etc.?? You could get robes monogrammed for them to wear and keep. I wish someone would ...
- Hi D., Looks like you have yourself a young lady who is going to be a woman in just a few short years. Well, Congratulations to you! Not too sure how much you may lik...
Friends' Birthday Party
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on July 5, 2012
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My daughter will be 7 in Sept - 1st grade. In K she was invited to lots of birthday parties and loved going to each one - most were quite extravagant. At kids orient...
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- Make one day party day. Have the friends over from 1-3 and family from 4-6. For the kid party indicate on the invitation that cake/ice cream will be served (or whate...
- Hi- I tried to combine family and friends for a while, and it really didn't work very well. I also have 2 children. Right around 1st grade, we transitioned to a fri...
- Yes, I know what you are talking about, with those huge family parties. Just have one and include the family and class mates, just cut down on the food part if you can...
Terrible at Decisions - Help Me Decide About Christmas Eve!
Asked by J.C. from Roanoke
on December 15, 2012
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I have to make a decision and I keep going back and forth, so I'm hoping someone can give advice that will help me decide. Growing up, my mom always invited people wh...
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- If we are having a lot of people we often have meatballs in a crockpot along with a shrimp tray etc. (we do a lot of our holiday food shopping at Costco). Since 30 pe...
- A potluck isn't out of line and don't forget of those 30 people, there has to be at least a few who LOVE or may enjoy cooking... if you do need the help and want it, a...
- Even if it's not what is typically done in your neck of the woods, I don't see anything wrong with just being honest with people, and ask that they bring a dish or 2 t...
Serious Conflict About Christmas Gifts
Asked by G.N. from Portland
on December 21, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
It seems ridiculous but I get stressed out every year about Christmas gifts, especially since the kids don't believe in Santa any more. My husband grew...
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- Hi and welcome to sunny Beaverton:-) Now then, about your Christmas ideas; might you settle on a compromise possibly including most treasured gifts/most wanted, so ...
- Let them have their Christmas! They are only kids for so long. When they are adults you can spend less.
- I come for a family of sensible gifts too. One of my grandsons started life with two sets of grandparents, four great grandmothers and one great great. The gift givi...
Mourning the Loss of Thankgiving
Asked by C.V. from Columbia
on November 21, 2012
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I recently got married to the love of my life. He is amazing and wonderful, and I *LOVE* my in-laws. They are wonderful too.
I don't really have much close family...
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- Frankly, I have always preferred an intimate gathering. For all of the major holidays, I just do stuff for my husband and 2 kids. I don't enjoy the huge holiday gath...
- It's bittersweet. Exciting to be doing something new with a large group of family, but sad that what you've done in the past will be missed this year. You can do o...
- I understand where you are coming from because I had an idea of how life with our kids would be. Then my husband became disabled and it all changed. We have had to mak...
