Christmas, a time for joy, love, and... family conflict? Meet our 30-year-old hero, caught in a Yuletide dilemma. His 42-year-old sister, with whom he shares a strained relationship, has self-invited herself and her son to his intimate Christmas gathering. With a history of resentment and a lack of sibling bond, our protagonist is left in a quandary: Should he play the Grinch and un-invite her or let her presence dampen his Christmas cheer? 🎄😬

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Our protagonist is faced with a classic holiday dilemma, but with a twist. His estranged sister, with whom he's shared a history of resentment and hostility, has invited herself and her son to his Christmas gathering. This isn't just any Christmas gathering - it's an intimate tradition with his girlfriend's family, a tradition he's recently become a part of. Now, he's left to ponder: Should he let his sister in, potentially disrupting the harmony, or should he stand his ground and risk the fallout? Let's see what the world wide web has to say about this festive fiasco... 🎄🌍💭
NTA - Diplomatic response to uninvited sister's Christmas visit 👏

CoderJoe1 | CoderJoe1
"No explanation needed, you're not doing anything wrong." 👍

Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone
"No you are not. But we are coming to yours for New Years." 😂

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NTA. Your house, your rules. Sister can't invite herself. 🙏

intheeventofchaos | intheeventofchaos
Setting boundaries with uninvited guests 🙏

AmethysstFire | AmethysstFire
NTA. Be honest and suggest an alternative date to avoid drama 😲

chickenwing4life | chickenwing4life
"ESH, stop gathering already! Just sit this year out. 😱"

McSuzy | McSuzy
NTA for uninvited sister. Tell her now, not on Dec 21st. 😲

LivebyNightDark | LivebyNightDark
"NTA: Sorry Sally, but we have plans with her family."

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Hosting family during holidays can be a real headache 😲

JRDonduty | JRDonduty
Uninvited sister's Christmas visit: rude assumption, NTA. 😲

Demo_Bec | Demo_Bec
Setting boundaries during the holidays. NTA, perfectly reasonable explanation. ✨

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Exclusive celebration: NTA for setting boundaries during pandemic 🎄

killerhunter696 | killerhunter696
Sibling dynamics: Was sister resentful of being made babysitter?

BerriesAndMe | BerriesAndMe
Politely declining uninvited sister's Christmas visit during pandemic. 🙏

Feeling-better2day | Feeling-better2day
Keep it short and sweet, don't engage in a long argument. NTA 🙌

Laramila | Laramila
Stand your ground! It's your house, your rules! 💪

Jynifer | Jynifer
Navigating the holiday dilemma: Uninvited sister's visit 🎄😲

NeverRarelySometimes | NeverRarelySometimes
Politely decline sister's visit due to COVID concerns. NTA 🙏

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"NTA. It's okay to set boundaries with uninvited family members."

reineedshelp | reineedshelp
Setting boundaries with uninvited guests during the holidays 🎄

loudesttown | loudesttown
Polite reminder: 'No' is a complete sentence. ✌️

marydonovan | marydonovan
Not the a**hole for not wanting uninvited sister at Christmas 🎄

Luna-Strange | Luna-Strange
Polite response to uninvited sister's visit, keep gathering small 😲

thinkevolution | thinkevolution
NTA: Time to politely ask her to leave 🙋🏻

Pink_Custard | Pink_Custard
Set boundaries and communicate openly with uninvited family members. ✋🏼

sophia_but_better | sophia_but_better
Not the a**hole for not inviting sister for Christmas 🎄

Strawberry_Sweater | Strawberry_Sweater
ESH but consider the nephew's feelings and let them come 😊

quinncys | quinncys
Sibling drama: 18-year-old sister blames 6-year-old for stealing makeup 😲

FlashLightning67 | FlashLightning67
ESH this year, but YTA in a normal year. Christmas spirit vs family.

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