Christmas is ruined...I need advice?

Sorry to hear about your problems. Family problems never take a holiday, it seems. Well, Dad insisted on the "airing of grievances"-- he did most of the airing. Yeah, the airing of grievences is associated with Festivus (from Seinfeld) but at least he doesn't expect me to wrestle him after dinner. If your mom has a problem with drinking you might want to talk with her (nicely) when she is sober. Your family might want to do an intervention-- All of the family talking with her when she is sober. She can get free help from AA and you do not have to be a alcoholic to go., Just someone who is having problems with drinking. Take a moment to read Luke Chapter 2 from the Bible. In that first Christmas, there was no turkey, tree or presents. Not even a room in the inn (their version of a motel back then). Take care. Merry Christmas. PS, if you don't have a Bible handy, you can read the Bible online for free from an organization called Gateway. Yahoo "Bible"

honestly i have no idea what to tell you. Maybe your mom is just having an off day. and your brother is just being a brother. Siblings are always annoying and they don't really think about how there hurting someone. My advice would be to wait until tomorrow and talk to your mom. Wait though because today might not be the perfect time to talk to her. But tomorrow let her know that she really hurt you and that you worked hard to get her a good present and you understand that it is difficult for her to work but that she shouldn't treat you like that. Im sorry i couldn't come up with something better but this is a hard question to answer. Good luck

I'm sorry :( my Christmas hasn't been the best either if that makes you feel any better. Just stay up in your room and listen to christmas music and maybe you could draw some pictures of like christmas trees and snowmen, turn all the lights on in your room. Maybe you can call a friend or email them. Just do festive things and let your family come to you because no offense or anything but it sounds like they're being real @ssholes. Let THEM feel guilty. Merry Christmas :) Hope I helped.

Oh and I've been spoken to like that before for no reason as well. =(

Ok here's the deal 1) and please try to learn this now when your young--YOU are not responsible for anyone's actions period. Blaming others for their own actions is just a way of putting it off on you so they will feel better about themselves. Your family has issues ( like most but different degrees) Maybe your mom doesn't feel worthy of your gifts so she doesn't open them, sounds corny I know but maybe.Your brother sounds like he hates the world--ok thats your brother's problem just don't let it affect you.I know its hard to become detached from their actions but you have to try or you will be stuck forever.2) Next year visit your family the night before and then spend Christmas with someone else whom you enjoy being around,and don't let them make you feel guilty by saying thigs like "you hate us" or "you think your too good for us" or "your a b*****" in a calm voice you respond Hey I had a real horrible x-mas last year and I'm not doing that again. be strong,chin up merry x-mas cheers

OMG!! You poor girl that is so awful. It seems like your mom is p!$$ed off because she had to work today rather than spend time with family for the holidays. Your brother is just p!$$ed because you didn't respond because you were very emotional after the way your mom talked to you, so he took your silence the wrong way not knowing how hurt you were at the time. If it makes you feel better you, you need a hug. Lucky I still have hugs left today.

I don't think you have anything to apologize about like someone else suggested. I would stay upstairs and wait for them to apologize (if you even choose to accept an apology). There is no excuse for using that kind of language, especially on Christmas. It sounds like you did the best thing by leaving the situation. Even if you were "nagging" them, that's no excuse. You were excited about giving them presents and they should have been more appreciative of all the work you did and the thought you put into it.

too bad i didnt read this before posting my question... dont put a great expectation on anything then the let down isnt so bad...all things work together for good....... in everything give GOD THANKS.. but thats terrible calling ur own sis that ***** or **** and i hate **** mega time... ***** is just a pms curse.. sorry your mom got tipsy.. damned liquor stores... and the **** word also bad no no .but its a cancer we blurt.. your family sounds out of control .. whos isnt... dont cry honey .. remember whos birthday it really is.. maybe thats the whole point huh whos birthday is it... hmmmm well you deserve presents if anyone does then everyone does .. what can we do to make it better JESUS... SHAME .. gasoline.. were all tired of feeling like **** too... not just you.. GOD BLESS ALL YOUR FAMILY AND YOU mouths. and pray JESUS reverse the curse still time for them to have a NICE DAY ..i hope your brother feels bad and comes back and apologizes.. go sit and watch tv with your folks ..and hum some christmas tunes as long as they arent the type to snap . or slap..

Your mother is cold and selfish sorry,But what you can do is not ruin christmas for yourself and enjoy it even if is to late.Your mom being a total pain just get the gift and later on return it and give yourself a spa gift I remember having those xmas when my mom was out partying and used to forget about US kids.Is time to grow up and stop crying and be tough and celebrate the new yrs and than tell your mom how you feel when she is sober.You get respect if you give it.Theydid not give it so..is not your fault..your only human.

merry christmas and don't be sad.

Ohhh i feel so bad for you.

Maybe you should go down stairs and still give your mom her present and act like

what she called you never even happened? Maybe it would work, if your the forgiving

type... :) Merry Christmas! Hope you make the right decision! :)

first off , hun, i'm so sorry! similar situation happened to me yesterday and i thought the holidays were destroyed. what i did was just came out from my room, and enjoyed everything that wasn't making my christmas eve rubbish. just think about anything but what's upsetting you. it's good to express your feelings, but it's not good to hold grudges and feel sad on the holidays. try and enjoy whats at your disposal, and feel better!

good luck doll, i hope this helped just a little.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!