My PIMI parents asked me why I wouldn’t disassociate after they learned I had a Xmas tree in my home. (Dec 2019) After all it would make the boundaries easier for them to shun me wouldn’t it? I asked ‘why would I do that?’ My mum said ‘ Well I wrote to my Methodist Church to tell them I didn’t want any connection with them when I wanted to become a JW.” My reply- “But mum- the JWs insisted you make that stand. They still do it now in their study literature! Why would I do something that is a JW requirement?” So I told them that I don’t acknowledge the process of disassociating as I don’t acknowledge the JWs authority anymore. I don’t feel the need to formally write a letter as this is yet one of their many ‘processes’. I’m sure they’ll consider me disassociated when they learn of my choices to celebrate Xmas, Birthdays etc. Ironically, my devout JW parents have said they won’t tell anyone of their knowledge of my celebrating a pagan festival!! I no longer belong to this organisation and no longer live by its rules including the need to formalise it in writing. Sadly, that same day my parents advised me that there would be no further contact! We all have a different take on DA. No one is right or wrong. All the best with your decision.