choices. You can decide not to buy adult gifts without telling everyone else that they should stop buying them.
Preserve the meaningful parts of the celebration. Shared meals, family games, homemade treats, photographs, and conversations can help maintain a sense of connection.
Allow people time to adjust. Some relatives may immediately welcome the change, while others may need a little time to understand it.
Most importantly, remember that family traditions should support relationships rather than become a source of constant financial or emotional strain.
There is no single correct way
