How come families want to fight around the holidays?

Question

My mom pasted like two months ago, my mom's sister is flipping out at the moment, fighting everyone in sight, kicking her husband out and etc. Not to mention me and her got into this huge fist fight yesterday because i went to her house like im not good enough to go there. What do i do in a case like this? I will not speak to her on Christmas eve at the family gathering

Answer 1

Why even go to the family gathering? We have a extra seat at my table

Answer 2

it seems like for the holidays families are always in conflict or crisis. I lost my mom three years ago last October. I know what that first Christmas is like.. I know it sounds selfish, but remember, this is your aunts first Christmas without her sister too. Everyone deals with grief differently. Maybe this is her way. How about instead of ignoring her, you give her an extra tight hug this Christmas Eve. I know it sounds cheesy but it might make you feel better too.

Answer 3

It's because people are filled with stress and worries about holiday plans and gifts, and totally missing the fact that Christmas is about God sending His only Son to die on the cross for our sins. We're missing out on our blessings when we bicker and fight about petty things and bring others down.

Answer 4

You're not alone. I think this is going to be the lst time thet I ever see my family together. I'm getting 5 days off from work (1st vacation in over a year) and I'll I'm doing is dreading going home.

Answer 5

It's all stress. Try to remember that family is important. Be patient.

Answer 6

See this question

"Festive fueds blamed on dinner overload... does your family argue more @ Xmas?:

Answer 7

I DONT KNOW BUT I KNOW ITS TRUE CAUSE ITS HAPPINING TO ME RIGHT NOW