Quote Originally Posted by shootingstar View Post

My family views Christmas a great reason for yet another mega-family get together with multi-course, special foods, etc. and celebrate family bonding.

I must sound awfully simplistic. But as the years march along, memories of this become more precious and I confess, nostalgia grows especially when people are still healthy and alive.
You sound like someone who loves her family and is worried about her dad's health...seems pretty reasonable to me. I hope you guys have a wonderful day no matter what you eat!