OH and I just keep things simple nowadays. I think that's because we don't have children.

I will be sending my nephew (12) and his mum (my youngest sister) gifts as children shouldn't miss out and it is my sister's birthday on Christmas day. Other than that it will be just sending out cards to family and close friends. Once mum died I told my brothers and sisters not to buy us anything for Christmas but to get themselves something they want/need and we would do the same ... that way none of us are upset or disappointed. My MIL has everything she needs. I expect OH will get her something as he knows best what she'd like. OH is only child so no other family his side.

As time flies past quicker each year I begin to wonder if we couldn't possibly celebrate Christmas every other year. It only seems a short while since summer ... must go off and get the cards made but it seems like a chore rather than a hobby at the moment.

Stephanie