Tradition is beautiful. But when tradition becomes a cage, it’s time to re-evaluate.
You might hear a lot of pressure from the "Them" (extended family) right now. "But we always go to Aunt Susan’s for 6 hours!"
If a tradition causes your immediate family ("Us") stress, anxiety, or debt, you have permission to modify it.
- "We can only stay for 2 hours this year."
- "We are doing Christmas morning, just the kids and us."
Reminder: You aren't being mean; you are being intentional. The health of your nuclear family is the priority.