had spent the most money or whether a gift had been reciprocated.
The family simply returned to their everyday lives with pleasant memories of the celebration.
The woman did not regret the decision, and she did not feel that the holiday had become less meaningful.
If anything, she felt that the change had protected the parts of Christmas she valued most.
- What Other Families Can Learn From Her Experience
For anyone considering a similar change, the woman’s experience offers several useful lessons.
Give everyone advance notice. Announcing a new arrangement
