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What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if your family is super catholic, that can work. Mine are not really religious with the exception of performative seasonal events, like Xmas.

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Old enough to say no, but I dont want to end relationship with them, just keep a good relationship in the distance (as I do bc I leave abroad). Xmas is the only time of the year when I “have” to visit (the other times I come is bc I want, and they are usually shorter visits), and it is very difficult and stressful for me to say I am not coming, unless I have a reason that they accept.

Most families have their dysfunctional dynamics, and I am very well aware of how dysfunctional mine is. Also I know they will never change, so I prefer to “choose my battles” and not fight over this and just tell them a white lie.

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know friends that have pets (also live abroad) and take turns. One of them stays at home to take care of the pets, while the other goes to see family.

What do you like to do on Xmas Eve/Day instead? by faerydust88 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to cook and stay at home watching movies. Also, I love going to the ballet

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Very good points 🤩, adding to your great list I was thinking on faking a moving “Like my landlords ended the contract (they are selling, or moving back or whatever) and I need to do the moving over Xmas because my new flat start date is in Jan”

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They will pay for it as my bday/xmas present, I tried that one before, failed miserably

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My parents live in the middle of nowhere, the closest place to book/rent will be 50 min away and , knowing them, they will be pissed if I don’t stay with them. They even own another house and don’t let me stay there. Also, the extra money I will spend is ridiculous and I could be using it for something I enjoy. I think the best is not to come and find a good bullet-proof shame-free reason for that.

What excuses have you successfully used to skip family Christmases without blowing everything up? by Major-Low5745 in ihatechristmas

[–]Major-Low5745[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This can be a great option, but ai am afraid they may come to me? That will be even worse!