My family members decided to suddenly start celebrating Christmas this year. I feel weird about it. Help me deal with these changes. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 28 answers

I missed my two brothers-in-laws' birthdays, and one of my sisters is mad at me. I'll see everyone at Christmas. Help me make things right and prevent family drama. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 24 answers

Looking for the definitive recipe for "figgy pudding". [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Should I try to convince my aunt that one person's Christmas present can make a difference? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 25 answers

Money was tight for Christmas this year, and thus I asked Family and Friends to not get me any gifts, as I wasn't able to reciprocate. Inevitably, some did, and now I feel awful (as I knew I would) that I wasn't able to get them anything in return. So, I'm wondering if anyone can help me work out posthumous gifts I can make on a very tight budget. [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 31 answers

Can you name a reasonable price for a late wedding ring? Family Drama Inside! Come Look! --> [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 39 answers

What to do about Holiday Depression-related Decision. I have a pair of tickets for me and my partner to travel to my parents' home and then on to a tropical place. My partner is in a very low point and no longer wants to go because everything seems overwhelming. Do I go alone (which would be sad and possibly leave my partner at risk of deeper depression)? Do I cancel for both? Do I cut the first part of the trip off and try to explain to my family (who knows about depression but doesn't "get" it)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 11 answers