> all live in other parts of the country, don't have much contact with them. good that you have them at least. it doesn't hurt to ask in the future anon. if i was all alone i would definitely even get on a plane just to spend this time with my kin for my christmas the families of three brothers (my dad and uncles) all get together, even after our grandparents died. we have around 15 people in attendance, some of my generation are getting married so that may even increase. the more the merrier and it's often the only time of the year i meet some of that family. of course, it takes a person with a good heart to be the host for so many people for one day, and some families might not have such a person.
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