Is it silly that we super clean our homes for holidays and family gatherings?
915844
Yeah, it's pretty silly.  I don't know why we do it.  Sometimes I think it's human nature, until I go to someone else's house.  They're not super clean, but they're not dirty either.  It dosen't bother me if the house is not as clean as mine, but it bothers me if mine isn't clean.  It might me the way were brought up, or???  Anyway, my granddaughters birthday is this coming Sunday and we've got a lot of people coming over, so we've got some cleaning to do.
772980
Coz everyone needs a house cleaner, to be fair i dunno
724629
Clean my house. From top to bottom
1102366
Absolutely! I believe that my husband deserves a wonderful day for whatever makes him happy!!! We've been through a lot together throughout life and he helped to Bless me with our 3 kids so why not? I truly think though as parents, really, it is parents day ever day when you look at your parenting as a Gift and not a huge burden!!! Yeah, oh yeah, there are times where it feels like a lot of work, and you're tired, and he's tired and all of it, but you know what? To watch your kids grow from a Mom and a Dad's perspective, and become adults who are Christian, loving, caring, intelligent, and know who they are and want to help others? What a Gift that is, right? I'm sorry, what was the question,lol!!! Just kidding! ;)
187143
no i dont im a single mum of four who works, my day never stops,and if my hoover, washing machine ,tumble dryer etc makes my day a little easier so be it.we dont have the time to donkey stone our front step anymore
106898
What about baby sitting or dog walking? Or what about cleaning the house for your parents?
401648
My husband once took his day off and cleaned the entire house.  I'm not talking just picking stuff up and moving clutter around.  He broke out the cleaning supplies and deep scrubbed the apartment.  It doesn't sound like a very romantic thing, but trust me it was an amazing thing from my husband and for me.
558674
We get wrapped up in our little world of taking care of our family's..\n\nMaybe since you notice this you can talk to your brothers and sisters before you drift to far apart.
132969
Clean houses or babysit.
765934
That is when most people do it - we just leave ours up year round, as they are difficult to remove.  You can put them up anytime you want; most people just don't turn them on until after Thanksgiving.  It is your house, so do whatever is convenient for you.
408566
Um, if they're living in the same household, then it's only courdial to invite everyone.  Yes, it is your day and it should be planned out to your specifications, but think about the "bad-blood" that could be created or spared based or your decision to just let someone show up and hey....maybe give you an extra gift.  It's worth it to me to suck it up.  Besides, there will be so many other people there, it isn't like you have to sit and hold hands with him/her the entire time and be like "look who I invited, right here, uh huh, see who came, blah blah blah."
774521
Um, I'm not sure if I'll count but I celebrate Yule (as I'm Pagan) without presents etc etc, but a few days later I do the whole present thing as well. I personally dont see whats wrong with spoiling loved ones at that time of year. (I know its becoming more and more commercial but nothings gonna change that), to me Yule/Christmas is a time for family and friends!
857790
I am supposed to be cleaning this pit of a house in time for my husband's relatives to come over for Thanksgiving. This, I hope you realise, is no mean feat due to the fact that it is such a mess that if burglers broke in, they would think the place has already been burgled. Since I am not American and only my husband's family are coming over (none of my realtives) and I get stuck cooking the meal (by relying heavily on a cookbook) I say "Sod It, let my husband clean the house!" Hence I am most certainly procrastinating!
862376
I agree that because you already made plans, and have preparred for the festivities at your home, he, or his parents, should not expect you to change this (with no thought of the quantity of people at each location).  As couples, these things must be discussed and planned in advance to avoid problems.  You be sincere, without argument, and explain that you can prepare a schedule of when you will spend Thanksgiving at who's house.  It sucks when there is conflice (as I am experiencing the same this year), but all you can do is try and be the adult. Good luck.
70507
No.  It is a faux holiday designed to sell jewelry and greeting cards.  If we treat each other right every day we don't need a special day set aside to remind us to appreciate each other.
819304
I've had one that our family has used for eight years every Halloween and I have NEVER cleaned it once and it works like a charm every year.  I think cleaning it might do more harm then good.
569255
When you find out the answer, let me know.  \n\nMaybe my house will finally be clean!