Ho ho ho, it’s the most wonderful time of the year… or is it? This Christmas, one family’s holiday cheer turned into a full-blown festive fiasco! When a brother (44 M) decided to put his foot down and refuse to let his sister make separate meals for her picky daughters (18 & 15) during the family Christmas party, all hell broke loose! Get ready for a tale of family feuds, fussy eaters, and a whole lot of holiday drama!
A Christmas Conundrum: Family Feud Over Fussy Eaters!

Picky Princesses: The Pasta & Chicken Tender Twins!

Bro’s Boiling Point: No More Kitchen Takeovers!

️ Laying Down the Law: Sis, Listen Up!

Teenage Taste Buds: ‘Ew, Gross!’

♀️ Sister’s Stance: ‘You Deserve This!’

️ Time to Grow Up: Eat Like Adults!

Petty or Principled? The Christmas Conundrum!

Unexpected Explosion: A Holiday Surprise!

The Great Christmas Cuisine Clash: Picky Eaters vs. Principled Host! ️
In this holiday hullabaloo, a brother (44 M) hosting the family Christmas party put his foot down and refused to let his sister make separate meals for her picky daughters (18 & 15). The girls, known for their pasta and chicken tender preferences, turned their noses up at the brother’s standard holiday spread. Accusations flew, with the sister claiming her bro was a cynic who enjoyed watching the girls squirm, while he insisted they were old enough to eat like adults. ️ Now, the question remains: was this host a petty Grinch or a principled party planner? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this festive family feud!
Teenagers can be picky, uncle has a right to ban.

Food criticizes childish eating habits with a touch of humor

Uncle stands his ground against picky eaters, gets called NTA

Cooking for picky eaters is stressful enough, they were rude. NTA

Compromise could have helped but NTA for setting boundaries.

No picky eaters allowed at Christmas dinner! NTA strikes again

Stand your ground! NTA. No need to accommodate picky eaters

Suggests accommodating picky eaters to ensure everyone enjoys the meal.

Suggests a reasonable compromise but calls OP YTA

Let them make their own food

OP gets called out for being controlling about food choices. YTA

Teenagers should try new foods, compromise with a bite first

Let adults choose what they eat , stop forcing vegetables

User called out for being a petty AH. YTA confirmed.
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Don’t let picky eaters ruin your holiday party!
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No excuse for picky eaters at Christmas dinner. NTA

Disgruntled commenter calls out uncle’s power trip at Christmas dinner.

Cooking in peace and politeness: NTA for banning picky eaters

YTA for banning sister’s picky eaters from your kitchen

Family dinner fail: Uncle bans sister’s picky eaters
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Assertive NTA shuts down entitled picky eaters at Christmas

Compromise suggestion for picky eaters in Christmas kitchen conflict

NTA. The picky eaters will regret their choices eventually

NTA defends uncle’s decision, suggests picky eaters eat ahead of time.

Show some compassion and let them eat what they want

Niece’s picky eating habits lead to Christmas kitchen banishment

Cooking for a party is stressful. Bring your own food

Teenagers’ picky eating habits not acceptable at family gatherings

Uncle’s harsh rules make for a sh*tty Christmas dinner. ESH.

NTA shuts down disrespectful picky eaters at Christmas dinner.

Set boundaries but don’t force food choice. NTA with adjustment
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Potluck solution suggested for picky eaters at Christmas.
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Understanding the girls’ needs before judging picky eating habits.

Don’t be afraid to parent your kids, NTA in this case

NTA – Some picky eaters are not at fault.

User defends uncle’s ban on picky eaters, despite insults.

Allow sister’s pre-prepared food or include food for nieces. YTA.

Setting boundaries with picky eaters in family gatherings

No sympathy for picky eaters. America’s development flaws discussed.

Helpful NTA comment teaches kids social norms for group dining.

Setting boundaries with family: NTA for banning picky eaters.

Picky eater defends uncle’s right to ban sister’s cooking. NTA

Picky eaters get judged constantly. ESH for attitude and entitlement.

Let the picky eaters enjoy the holidays ❤️

Stand your ground and set some boundaries!

Foodie Redditor defends uncle’s holiday menu against picky eaters.

Being a kitchen dictator at Christmas? YTA ♂️

Sister should prepare her kids’ food before coming over. ESH.
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Polite comment: Picky eaters are rude guests. They should stay home.

Encouraging comment about picky eaters, with a touch of humor
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Stand your ground, they’re old enough to try new food!

Suggests compromise and empathizes with sister. YTA if not.

Being picky at their age is unacceptable. NTA made right call.

Setting new rules at Christmas was a bad move for everyone ♂️

Encouraging picky eaters to broaden their horizons. NTA.

Being a picky eater is not an excuse for kitchen chaos. ♂️

Don’t meddle with others’ food choices. YTA in this case. ♂️

Picky eaters or unhealthy eaters? Let’s discuss

Don’t punish the kids for their picky eating habits. NTA.

Picky eaters causing chaos in the kitchen? NTA for setting boundaries.

Sister should’ve taught her picky eaters to eat better. NTA

Don’t be a Grinch! YTA for banning picky eaters

Suggests having a respectful conversation about possible neurodivergency

Don’t let picky eaters ruin your Christmas feast!

NAH for you and your sister. ESH for the girls
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Don’t act like a baby and expect everyone to follow.

Sibling rivalry over holiday meal prep.

Compromise was possible but tension arose due to rigidity. ESH

NTA and a burn! Do they have friends or just mum?

Curious why commenter mentions broken home in unrelated situation.

Sister should have made something ahead, NTA

Uncle prioritizes menu over nieces’ feelings. YTA.

Being intractable for no reason? YTA strikes again!

Setting boundaries for picky eaters makes NTA chef ungrateful guests.

Insightful comment on picky eaters and parenting.

15 and 18 year olds being picky eaters isn’t healthy

Suggests compromising and being inclusive for picky eaters,

Teach picky eaters to prepare their own food or bring it.

Traditional etiquette supports disallowing pickiness at holiday dinners. NTA.

Being a considerate guest means accommodating intolerances, not pickiness.

Encouraging new foods at a young age is important

User calls out uncle for being YTA and not allowing sister to bring food for picky eaters at Christmas dinner.

YTA for not accommodating picky eaters at a family party ♀️

Giving a warning is NTA, disciplining kids YTA. Make nuggets.
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User criticizes uncle for not accommodating picky eaters. YTA.

Food allergies make YTA for dictating guests’ meals.

Suggestion to prepare food beforehand, but also questioning picky eaters’ ages
