Thank you, gumby.
Our family is learning something new about Christmas this year. That is, flexibility. Extended family is doing different things and going in different directions, and now, so will we be. I thought we would be having a quiet Christmas at home, but now find we are spreading ourselves around in 3 different cities. I had to really give myself a shake, and decide what the IMPORTANT part of Christmas is. It is the people, not the place. It is still going to be wonderful.
I have celebrated Christmas for over 45 years, and I am still learning.