Hi Ladies!
So as many of you know, I've been estranged from my mom and brother since July. There has been no contact between us since then with the exception of my calling my mom to wish her a Happy Bday in late September, which did not go well. (That did not go well, as I literally called to say "Happy Birthday," and when she realized I wasn't going to sweep things under the rug, she went apeshit and tried to antagonize me into a fight. I maintained my calm, said I was calling to do the decent thing, clearly she did not appreciate that, and to have a lovely day. Then I hung up.)
DH and I are not planning to see my mom or brother for xmas. We are currently budgeting for and purchasing holiday gifts. We are sending out Christmas cards to our family, and plan on sending them cards. (The standard VistaPrint photo collage cards, no sentimental writing.) I am debating whether or not to send them each a small gift. DH says I can do whatever I want, but he personally feels it's a waste of money. I kind of agree with him, and think that there are MANY other people I'd rather spend the money on. The other part of me says, "How can you NOT send your family even a SMALL gift on CHRISTMAS?" So I'm a bit torn. I don't know what to do.
What say you?
Opinions on Holiday Gifts 28 votes
The card will be more than enough.
Send them a small gift. It's Christmas!