Originally Posted by
alwayscovering 
I have already decided that next year, we're going to my home state and spending Christmas there. My extended family is super awesome, non judgey and when we are all together it's not tense at all and we have a lot of fun.
I'm glad to hear this ac! Now that sounds like fun. So maybe this year, if the MIL and SIL are out screaming on the street, just close your eyes and picture next year, be sure to bring some board games with you!
Thankfully, despite his protests, your SS is going to go if the ticket shows up. For myself as a teen, had I been in that situation, no one and nothing would have made me go, so despite his protests, it could be worse (I am sure that makes you feel not at all better!).
I think putting off the banking until after xmas is a solid idea, you have enough to deal with right now.
I hope the actual day is much better than you anticipate.