How to Celebrate a Headache-Free Christmas

Christmas in the religious form, is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus by being together with family. In these times people still come together as a family but also for the kids to enjoy receiving presents. But some relatives (cousins, uncles, aunts, even parents)can make Christmas into a headache by outshowing others with their lavish gifts or showing disinterest in the mere gifts you give their child. If this sounds like your family read on.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Patience
• Smile

1. presents Find out who's going and stay positive. For instance, if you know that aunt jane doe gets a bit loud after she's had a few drinks, then try to avoid her or be her best friend. Don't offend her or make fun of her. Be patient.
2. presents If you know that uncle john doe likes to criticize every present under fifty or likes to show off how much he spent on a present, then leave your presents and skip the 'opening the presents' part. And remind your children that certain people are that way and that they shouldn't follow the same example but assure them they should accept them no matter what.
3. Bite your tongue. It can get frustrating sometimes if everytime you go to a gathering someone is screaming or drinking or being a showoff but try not to say anything unless you are absolutely certain that the person won't get offended. Unless you don't mind them banning you for the next hundred years.
4. Skip it all together and mail your presents. Sometimes not going at all can be relieve the headaches. But if your family comes from all over to celebrate Christmas, making the effort to show up would be a better idea.

Tips & Warnings

• Children should always be able to celebrate Christmas as a peaceful and giving time
• Having them see that too much emphasis is placed on the presents or how much too drink someone had, may not be the best thing.
• Always use your own judgement on whether to go or not, after all you only know how your family will behave.
• These are just a few examples that have worked for some families. If your family gatherings end up in violence or police visits, skip them at all times especially if you have children.