http://enterthecircle.wordpress.com/2007/12/23/happy-festivus/ A humorous look at women's empowerment... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:49:34 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://enterthecircle.wordpress.com/2007/12/23/happy-festivus/#comment-603 Shh… « Enter The Circle Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:36:09 +0000 http://enterthecircle.wordpress.com/2007/12/23/happy-festivus/#comment-603 [...] As I revealed last year in this blog, to avoid tipping off others we call our gala “Festivus” which allows us a family gathering with just the four of us before we meet up with our extended families.  It also simplifies our life in terms of not having to bootleg presents across state lines.  You might wonder why we don’t drive north to visit relatives on the 26th, a reasonable alternative that many families do this time of year.  By moving up our holiday and getting there on the 24th, we can see all important family members in one swoop:  His side Christmas Eve and my side Christmas Day with time left over to squeeze in friends as well.  Driving up on the 26th and traveling to 9 or 10 different homes individually would be a logistical nightmare. [...] [...] As I revealed last year in this blog, to avoid tipping off others we call our gala “Festivus” which allows us a family gathering with just the four of us before we meet up with our extended families.  It also simplifies our life in terms of not having to bootleg presents across state lines.  You might wonder why we don’t drive north to visit relatives on the 26th, a reasonable alternative that many families do this time of year.  By moving up our holiday and getting there on the 24th, we can see all important family members in one swoop:  His side Christmas Eve and my side Christmas Day with time left over to squeeze in friends as well.  Driving up on the 26th and traveling to 9 or 10 different homes individually would be a logistical nightmare. [...]

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