Family feuds are common among kindreds, but they are nothing next to impressive. Sometimes these feuds extend through generations such that the resentment passes on to the younger offspring. However, when is it appropriate to draw the line on feuds, and not have them projected to younger family members? The Yuletide season is here, and as millions around the world prepare to get gifts for their loved ones, a certain Reddit user is recoiling from this due to family issues.
The Redditor made it known that he was the second oldest sibling, and was the uncle who bought gifts for the little nephews once it was Christmas. Years ago, he and his older brother fell out and were estranged for a long time, but now his brother is back with his family, and he is being pressured to get gifts for his unknown nephew.
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According to the Reddit user , after he and his brother fell out and drifted apart, the latter moved to a different city where he started a family. He noted that prior to this period, his brother spent Christmas with his wife’s family members, and would often visit their own parents the day after when the OP was not home. However, this year’s coming Christmas will make the difference as his brother moved back to their city, and also plans to spend Christmas with his own family.
The narrator shared a backstory making it known that while his brother lived in another city, he aced some life-changing financial status. He relayed something tragic happened to him and when he was paid for his trouble, he invested the money. This would go a long way in improving his life and his massive income. In essence, he had enough money and was able to live fine. Due to this, he became the adult who got the best gifts for the little ones in the family.
Thenceforth, the OP’s family started a Letter-to-Santa tradition where all the nieces and nephews wrote letters to Santa. The write-ups would in turn be handed over to him, and he would go all out with the gifts. The Redditor stated that after this year’s Christmas tradition was observed, his mother came back with another letter, letting him know it was from his older brother’s five-year-old son. This was where the issue started because the Reddit user noted that he would get gifts for a “stranger kid.”
A back-and-forth ensued between him and his mom, who told him the other kids had mentioned Santa’s letters to the little boy and he was sad that he would not be getting a present. However, the OP noted that he remained adamant due to his feud with his older brother. After that time, his family members sent several texts telling him he ruined Christmas.
In an edit, the Redditor stated the issue with his brother, while adding that he and his partner have decided to buy a gift for his estranged nephew. Here’s what other Redditors think.
Leaving One Kid Out Is An AH Move
NTA- The Redditor Does Not Know The Kid
YTA- It Is Cruel To Leave A Child Out During A Holiday Celebration
