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5 reasons why it's nice to spend the holidays with family

Although many people dread the holidays, and especially because they are forced to visit the family again, it doesn't always have to be as bad as it seems! Instead of focusing on the things you don't like, look at it differently this year and look for the good things that are bound to be there. We have listed 5 reasons why it is nice to spend the holidays with the family.

1. Homemade food
There is no better smell or feeling of home than the turkey or ham in the oven when you step back into your parents' house. If you have the luxury of coming home and someone is cooking delicious food for you, aren't you lucky?

2. Family
Most people dread the family gatherings, but on the plus side you have the chance to listen to the most hilarious stories from the past, catch up with relatives you don't see often, and be there an abundance of drinks and tasty snacks.

3. You can relax
Of course you are busy every day, like everyone else these days. But if you go to the family you can relax, because you don't have to do anything (at least not much).

4. You don't have to worry about Christmas shopping
Yes, you do have to buy a few gifts for the family, but otherwise you don't have to worry about buying mountains of groceries. Let alone thinking about what to put on the table again this year.

5. Christmas traditions
What's more fun than keeping the Christmas traditions alive? Family, food, fun, presents and more, you want to pass this on to your children, don't you?