It’s that magical time of the year again… You can feel it in the air. Lights are going up, festive tunes are playing, and Christmas is just around the corner. Among all the joys of the season, traditions are often the most exciting part—they’re the little rituals that make the holiday truly memorable. But what happens when a tradition starts to create a festive dilemma instead of joy?

Take this situation, for example: a mom is stuck in a holiday pickle because her mother-in-law has taken over all the grandkids’ Christmas stockings. What began as a sweet gesture has gradually lost its personal touch, and now the kids are starting to notice. The mother is torn: should she speak up and try to reclaim the stockings, or let Grandma continue her tradition to keep the peace during the holidays?

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