My adult children arrived late, stayed glued to their phones, ate quickly and left within two hours. No one helped clean up.

Dear Annie: I recently hosted Christmas dinner for the first time in years. I cooked all day, set the table carefully and ...

I recently hosted Christmas dinner for the first time in years. I cooked all day, set the table carefully, and looked forward ...

Dear Annie: My older sister, “Jan,” who is nine years older than I am, has a long history of trying to sabotage my life in ...

After everyone left, my husband told me he does not even enjoy Christmas anymore because it feels like we are hosting a live soap opera. I am starting to agree with him. I feel guilty if I do not ...

Dear Annie: I am the default holiday host for my extended family. My parents are divorced and both come, my sister arrives late and stressed with her kids, my brother shows up with whatever new ...

Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents’ house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I’m walking into a performance review. My older brother’s new hobby is “radical honesty,” and apparently the ...

Dear Readers: I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Christmas is a very busy time of year filled with strong emotions both happy and sad. The joy and the arguments can ...

Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents’ house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I’m walking into a performance review. My older brother’s new hobby is “radical honesty,” and apparently the ...