Christmas traditions can be a sensitive topic, especially when different families have different ways of celebrating. In a post on r/amitheasshole, a husband shared his wife's proposal to change how his family does Christmas. While she believes Christmas should be more "kid-friendly", he thinks it would be controlling and inappropriate to suggest changes to his family's long-standing traditions. Read on to find out how the couple navigated this tricky issue and whether Reddit thinks the husband is in the wrong.
Husband Refuses Wife's Suggestion to Change Family Christmas Tradition
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Husband defends family tradition, wife calls him controlling 🤷
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Husband refuses wife's proposal to change Christmas tradition 🎄
The age-old debate of whose family to spend Christmas with is a common one. For this couple, they rotate between each other's families every year. However, they have very different Christmas traditions. The wife's family is all about the kids and making the day kid-friendly, while the husband's family focuses more on the adults and great food. The wife suggested they make Christmas more child-friendly by only buying gifts for the kids, but the husband refused, fearing that it would offend his family. The wife feels that Christmas should be about making the day special for the kids, while the husband believes that it's inappropriate to try and change his family's traditions. It's a tricky situation that many couples can relate to. What are your thoughts? Have you ever had a disagreement about holiday traditions with your partner's family? Let's discuss in the comments below.
Boring Christmas tradition causing comparison, but NTA for doing things different. Wife's suggestion not demand.
Damnbee | Damnbee
Excluding kids from Christmas celebration is an ESH move 🎅🏼
Meggers26 | Meggers26
Suggesting changes to family traditions can be touchy. ESH 🤔
Peasplease25 | Peasplease25
Putting mom's tradition above kids' happiness makes YTA, listen to wife.
RafRafRafRaf | RafRafRafRaf
Wife suggests Christmas tradition change, husband refuses. Commenters say YTA.
BentBent12 | BentBent12
Debate on whether children should have their own section at Christmas
Worried_Economist_38 | Worried_Economist_38
Wife and kids might be better off spending Christmas with her family 🎄
The_Krudler | The_Krudler
Commenter calls out husband for being controlling and rude 🤨
FireFurFox | FireFurFox
Suggesting alternative plans for Christmas without ruining traditions ❄
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🎄 Don't dismiss compromise as control, YTA. Listen to wife.
EnRouted | EnRouted
Compromise is key, YTA. Consider your wife's perspective 🎄❤️
AliGeeMe | AliGeeMe
Are separate Christmas celebrations for adults and kids outdated? 🤔
bunnybunny690 | bunnybunny690
Two extreme families collide in a Christmas tradition debate 🎄
MissConduct0120 | MissConduct0120
Time for a new tradition? 🎄 Create your own holiday memories
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Grandmother's Christmas tradition emotionally neglects grandchildren, wife supported
Plenty-Green186 | Plenty-Green186
Compromise for a magical Christmas for the kids 🎄❤️
NancyNuggets | NancyNuggets
Commenter sympathizes with wife's Christmas tradition grievances 🎄🎁
ColdForm7729 | ColdForm7729
Wife wants to include kids in Christmas but mother-in-law refuses. 💔
TragedyPornFamilyVid | TragedyPornFamilyVid
👍Growing up with separate kid and adult spaces at family gatherings was normal and fun. It helped kids learn to behave in different situations and be respectful. The outrage over this tradition is ridiculous.🤦♀️
randoperson42 | randoperson42
Celebrate both families on Christmas with a simple compromise 🎄❤️
curly_lox | curly_lox
A cautionary tale about prioritizing family traditions over family happiness 😔
zeeyellowdart | zeeyellowdart
Couple prefers alternating Christmas to preserve family traditions 🎄
throwaway378495 | throwaway378495
NTA comment defends family Christmas traditions against criticism.
lifetooshort4bs | lifetooshort4bs
Christmas should be enjoyable for everyone, not just kids or adults 🎄
Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929
Compromise on holiday traditions for a win-win situation 😊
BootsNblueEyes | BootsNblueEyes
Commenter thinks husband is the a**hole for subjecting kids to bad tradition 🤨
mezobromelia1 | mezobromelia1
Prioritize your family over your mother. YTA - 🤷♀️
ScarletteMayWest | ScarletteMayWest
Husband receives judgement as 'YTA' for not accommodating wife's suggestion.
AdamOfIzalith | AdamOfIzalith
The debate over Christmas traditions and family priorities 🎄
TrashMonster2020 | TrashMonster2020
Respect your wife's feelings, but NTA for keeping tradition 🎄
EvilGodCookie | EvilGodCookie
Christmas is about family, love and peace, not just kids 🎄❤️✌️
Alert_Sorbet4016 | Alert_Sorbet4016
Husband prioritizes family tradition over children's happiness. YTA.
FewCycle5 | FewCycle5
Supportive comment defends family tradition against entitled wife 🎄
annrkea | annrkea
Navigating family traditions and new additions can be tricky 🎄❤️
0biterdicta | 0biterdicta
Commenter shares personal experience and suggests a small compromise.
Time_Act_3685 | Time_Act_3685
Wife suggests changing family tradition, gets shut down. NTA 👍
dancing_chinese_kid | dancing_chinese_kid
Making Christmas kid-friendly: gift exchange ideas and family compromise.
Traditional_Towel18 | Traditional_Towel18
Consider the kids' feelings too 🎅🏼🎁 It's important to make them feel included.
Specific-Ad1764 | Specific-Ad1764
Mother's favoritism during Christmas causes distress and exclusion. YTA.
joeyandanimals | joeyandanimals
User calls out husband for not wanting to change Christmas tradition 🎄
piipiistorm | piipiistorm
Commenter calls out husband for red flag behavior during holidays 🚩
ExistingEffort7 | ExistingEffort7
Defending family traditions 🎄👪
Pinkie_Flamingo | Pinkie_Flamingo
Skipping Christmas sounds like a good idea 😊
thankuhexed | thankuhexed
Wife wants kid-friendly Christmas, husband says NTA. Compromise needed 🎄
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Consider the kids' feelings too. Maybe have two gatherings instead? 🎄
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Disagreement over Christmas tradition leads to accusations of being controlling 🎄👨👩👧
meva535 | meva535
Create new traditions with your family, don't be YTA 🎄
not_levar_burton | not_levar_burton
Commenter argues OP lacks empathy for those hurt by tradition 🤔
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Commenter defends Christmas tradition, receives critical reply
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Divided Christmas traditions impacting family's happiness. 🎄
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Kids' happiness should come first. YTA for prioritizing tradition.
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Commenter challenges OP's parenting choices, sparks debate. 🤔
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