52 Weeks to Make the World a Better Place: Week 49 - Avoiding Christmas hell II: spend it only with those you really want to!

One of the other great Christmas myths is that it's 'a time for the family'. Well, that's fine if you all get on well and like the same things, but what if you don't? If spending time with some in-laws' loathsome and noisy brats is not your idea of fun, if grimly chomping your way through someone else's appalling cooking just doesn't appeal, then make a stand: honesty is the best policy, but even lying about 'going away for a change' is perfectly acceptable if at least someone's going to feel happier as a result. Don't let them railroad you into routine submission, break the chains and enjoy a peaceful festive season!