Christmas is a time for family, joy, and togetherness – but for one 21-year-old, it’s turning into a financial nightmare. After their grandma passed away, the family debated who should take over hosting the annual Christmas dinner. The protagonist, adamant that a younger person should step up, ended up volunteering themselves. Now, they’re facing a whopping $2500 bill and considering asking their family to chip in. But is it fair to ask for reimbursement, or should they have thought twice before taking on the challenge?
A New Tradition Begins
The Great Debate
Volunteering Under Pressure
Cooking Skills on Point
The Costly Reality
Airbnb to the Rescue
New Everything! ️
The $2500 Dilemma
A Reasonable Request?
Mom’s Disapproval
The Argument Continues ️
Grandma’s Legacy
A Stubborn Stance
Mom’s Ultimatum
Feeling Like an Asshole
A Festive Fiasco: To Pay or Not to Pay?
After stepping up to host Christmas dinner, our 21-year-old protagonist finds themselves in a financial pickle. With a $2500 bill looming, they consider asking their family to contribute $150-$200 each. But mom’s disapproval and threat to boycott Christmas has them second-guessing their decision. Is it fair to ask for help, or should they swallow their pride and admit they bit off more than they could chew? ♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this festive fiasco…
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OP overspent and wants family to pay for Christmas dinner. YTA.
YTA charged guests hundreds of dollars for Christmas dinner
YTA for wanting your family to pay for your Christmas dinner.
YTA bites off more than they can chew for Christmas dinner
Hosting a family dinner? Don’t expect them to finance it. YTA.
Charging family for Christmas dinner? YTA, cancel Airbnb ASAP
A family feud over Christmas dinner costs – YTA gets karma
Commenter called out as ‘the a**hole’ for expecting others to pay for their choices.
A family feud over Christmas dinner costs. YTA needs to apologize.
A comment suggests a manic episode with delusions of grandeur.
Teacher gets roasted for Christmas dinner etiquette
User calls out OP’s bad math skills and spending habits
Is $200 per person too much for a family dinner?
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Commenter shocked by host charging family for Christmas dinner.
YTA for asking family to pay more than Michelin-star restaurant
Family feud over Christmas dinner costs, YTA bit off more.
Commenter calls out OP for pushing idea onto family and not participating, while also mistakenly referring to their aunt as a boomer.
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Commenter called out for being TA by their own mom
Hosting Christmas dinner with no dishes and charging guests? YTA.
User calls out OP for trying to profit off Christmas dinner.
User thinks OP is in the wrong for going overboard.
User calls out OP’s narcissistic behavior and extravagance for Christmas.
Hosting a Christmas dinner? Don’t charge your guests for it!
Hosting Christmas? Don’t charge your guests exorbitant amounts
User bites off more than they can chew for Christmas dinner
Commenter calls out OP for being selfish and greedy
User calls out OP for expecting family to pay for new dishes and $150/person Christmas dinner. Mom is right.
OP is YTA for ruining Christmas dinner and not asking for help
OP is called out for trying to prove superiority, YTA.
Commenter calls out OP for Christmas dinner disaster.
Hosting 101: Don’t ask guests to pay for cookware
Aunt had the means but OP insisted on expensive party
Commenter accused of starting argument and being too proud.
Commenter receives harsh judgement from others, labeled YTA
Aunt 2 shuts down OP’s entitled Christmas plans
21yo host refuses help, buys expensive silverware, and causes debt. YTA.
User called out for charging family for Christmas dinner. YTA
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Commenter calls out OP’s ego in Christmas dinner feud
Overcommitted and overspending? YTA, admit it and return it.
Commenter calls out OP for overspending on holiday stay
Commenter calls out poor financial decision, advises against ego.
Hosting tip: ask to borrow cousin’s place and dishes. YTA.
Curious response, but where does it fit in the argument?
Apologize and move on, don’t go into debt
Commenter advises OP to apologize and ask aunt to host together
Commenter calls out ageist and offensive Christmas dinner host. YTA.
Hosting a family dinner is tough, OP learned it the hard way
Commenter advises OP to swallow their pride and make amends
Doubting the authenticity of the post
Don’t be the a**hole! Let your aunt take over
A dinner invitation gone wrong. YTA gets called out.
Commenter called out for being TA for insisting on costly dinner.
Commenter calls out host for demanding young person host Christmas dinner.
OP’s festive dinner plans backfire, called out for being TA.
Commenter receives scathing criticism for Christmas dinner budgeting skills
Commenter calls out OP for immature behavior and lack of accountability.
Don’t let your ego put you in debt YTA
Expensive Christmas dinner leads to family feud
Hosting Christmas without discussing with cousin and expecting family to pay? YTA.
User refuses to pay exorbitant Christmas dinner costs. YTA.
