Aunt and uncle insist on getting custody of their 8-year-old niece for Thanksgiving and Christmas, despite not contacting her for the entire year since her father’s passing: ‘They said I was keeping her away from them’

Holidays are often the only times of the year when people see their extended family. If you’re hanging out with your aunts and cousins every weekend, that’s great, but I think I speak for many of us when I say that seeing extended family merely once or twice a year is okay with me. Sometimes, …
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4 Weeks ‘Til Christmas: 28 Holiday Memes to Jingle Your Bells This Season (November 27, 2024)

Have a holly jolly Meme-mas! It’s the best time of the year. Oh what fun it is to scroll some very merry Christmas memes. Say what you will about Christmas time, but the lights, the cheer, and the merriment (when all goes right) are pretty gosh darn magical. Maybe it’s because the holiday spirit is …
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‘Am I being unreasonable?’: Overbearing grandparents want daughter-in-law to haul 2-year-old and 1-year-old’s Christmas presents to their house on Christmas morning, doesn’t understand why daughter-in-law is hesitant

Every family who celebrates Christmas has their little version of tradition. They’ve honed their ritual– what they eat, where they go, and when they open presents. Some folks go to church the night before, some on the day, and some don’t go at all. Some eat a traditional roast and some mix it up. Santa …
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Single mom of a 4-year-old tells family she cannot afford Christmas presents for 37-40 family members, offends family by saying she can only afford to gift Ramen Noodles: ‘No matter how much I say I can’t, it doesn’t seem to register’

Nobody should be pressured into giving their whole extended family Christmas gifts. I can’t imagine how stressful it would be to buy a thoughtful gift for every uncle, cousin, second cousin, and cousin’s wife who happens to show up at grandma’s house on Christmas Eve. The best gift-giving isn’t the kind you’re forced into, but …
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5 Weeks ‘Til Christmas: 20 Holiday Memes to Jingle Your Bells This Season (November 21, 2024)

Full disclaimer: I love Christmas.  And when it starts beginning to look a lot like Christmas–whether we’re seeing eggnog pop up in the aisles at Trader Joe’s or the tree lot is beginning to fill with fragrant pines at the department store parking lot–there’s something in me that snaps, crackles, and pops with glee. However, …
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Sister-in-law instructs kids to steal from jewelry and money from aunt at Thanksgiving party, protests when she doesn’t want to get them Christmas presents: ‘I never got an apology from her’

For most people who choose to settle down, their spouse will be the only family member that they ever get to choose. Sadly, not everyone chooses wisely when it comes to marriage, and many people suffer the consequences. In-law relationships are known to be tricky, but some people get a worse deal with it than …
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25 Holly Jolly Memes to Help You Ring In the Holiday Season

Do you know what time it is?! That’s right. HOLIDAY SEASON! It’s time to break out the turkeys and Christmas trees—nobody can hide from ol’ Saint Nick for too long. You know what they say: He will find out if you’re naughty or nice. We don’t make the rules. You still have time to make …
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31 Christmas Memes for Santa Supporters Who Put Up Their Christmas Tree On November 1st

Merry Christmastime! Happy holidays! I know Halloween ended less than 24 hours ago, but that doesn’t mean you can’t deck the halls with boughs of holly right this second. Anyone who says they need the breathing room of Thanksgiving between Halloween and Christmas doesn’t know what it means to be a real celebrator. Thanksgiving offers …
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26 Chill Memes to Cool Off the Cold Weather Lovers Suffering Through the Summer Heat

Amongst the heat and sweat, here’s a multitude of bone-chilling memes that’ll keep you hopeful for the cold weather to come.

‘He took it too far’: Petty Family Leave Restaurant a Bad Review in an Attempt to Get an Extra Discount

As we often say, being a customer service representative has perks as well as drawbacks. But what happens when hierarchy enters the picture? If we’re being really honest here, that means you will most likely be forced to work every holiday, birthday, and significant occasion up until a new hire steps in to take your …
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