All families encounter the question of where to spend the holidays. Coming to an agreement on this issue can be a point of dissension among the healthiest relationships. When you throw grand kids into the mix, the whole thing can turn the most wonderful time of year into a family feud. Agree to use one of these basic plans with your partner and enjoy the holidays, instead of dreading them.
Take Turns
As juvenile as this sounds, sometimes it is the best way to avoid strife when dividing your holiday’s. My husband and I use this technique and it has worked for us up to this point. The way it works is simple. List the important holidays you spend with family. For us they are Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Alternate who gets to choose where to go and respect your partner’s decision.
Host Holidays
If you can, invite both your families to celebrate in your home. If they are willing to travel to your place, you can spend special events with everyone you both want. A bonus to this option is that you won’t have to deal with the hassle of holiday travel.
Destination Holiday
If you would prefer to avoid the whole family thing, take a destination holiday. Haven’t you ever wished to say Mele Kalikimaka instead of Merry Christmas and wake up to sunshine instead of snow? Or maybe snow is what you’re after and a Christmas at Whistler sounds about right. Get the family on board and you will be surfing, or skiing, your way to a memorable holiday.
How do you negotiate the holidays with your family? What works and what doesn’t?
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