Christmas hosting traditionally falls to the parents, even once their kids fly the nest, however sometimes the responsibility might be passed on to the next generation.

It can be an exciting opportunity at first. But over time, it can also grow to become a thankless task – especially if the people you’re hosting don’t appreciate the effort (and money) that goes into feeding everyone on Christmas Day.

Such is the case for one disgruntled Mumsnet user, who shared that they have hosted Christmas for several years now because they have a dining room big enough for their family. However, the issue with hosting each year, especially in the current economic climate, is that it costs them a small fortune.

“I do all the cooking, buy all the extra food, stock the house with drinks, and everyone else turns up empty handed,” they said on the parenting forum, noting that their sister might turn up with a “packet of bread rolls”, while their brother “brings nothing”.

Obviously, they were getting a raw deal. So, they said they’ve suggested........

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