There was a time when I actually hated the holiday season. The reason was because my parents were divorced when I was very young and I had to decide who I'd spend the holidays with. If I was with one, I felt guilt about not being with the other. I still struggled with my feelings even after marriage and kids, but it's only been until the past 2-3 years that I started to look forward to the holidays.

having a broken family is very hard. i know it is really not easy for you. me too is in a broken family but then i never experienced that thing because my parents are still friends and we always see to it that we spend special days with each other as a family. it really takes time for you to overcome that. but then i am happy for you because you still managed to look forward again to the holidays.

regarding your thread question, i never hated holidays because i get to spend my time with my loved ones. and i enjoy every minute of it.

That is sad, but it is good that you are comfortable now. It is true that lot of turmoil goes on in kid's mind as the relations turn sour. I can understand the pain of not being with both of your parents together. I am also an emotional person to similar extent.Time is a great healer, though it took little longer in your case.

i agree with sanju. and maybe for you not to feel guilty about it, why don't you try spending the holiday first with your mom then the next holiday will be with your dad. getting used to it will help you move on and accept it.

I'm quite the opposite. I used to love holidays when I was a kid. Lots of other kids around, lots of food, toys and stuff. Sadly now some holidays just pass by like any other day.

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I always liked the holidays, but I don't care for the big family gatherings. For some reason, the big gatherings are always uncomfortable for me. I'd like it if my holiday plans were only limited to gatherings with my mom and my siblings. We're rarely in the same place at the same time. I'm really looking forward to the Holidays this year.

Because I grew up an only child, I also dislike large gatherings. My wife is from a large family and it was a major adjustment for me to get used to it.

I loved holidays as a kid and even now. I get to thrilled and I keep people around me on toes. I plan so many things...food, activities, outings... every thing is acoording to plans which are chalked out quite in advance.