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Christmas is a special time of the year for many people. Spending time with family and friends, looking at the holiday lights, listening to the sounds of the season, and eating all the Christmas goodies are just a few of the many things that Christmas offers.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents have become very unpleasant in their old age. I try to visit them as often as I can, but their attitudes these past few visits have made them increasingly harder to be around. I stayed with them for only five days, and on the third day, they were bickering and moping. I feel terrible for not wanting to spend as much time around them, but I really can't stand the negativity. How do I deal with this? — Unpleasant Parents
(AP) — If you're cooking a meal for Thanksgiving or just showing up to feast, you're part of a long human history — one that's older than our own species.