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<!--rte--><p>Hi all, sorry to bring up the 'C' word!</p><p>My ex and I separated in the summer and this will be our first Christmas apart. We have two kids (7 and 10) and we’re both trying to keep things amicable, but I can feel us tiptoeing around the subject and neither of us wants to bring it up first.</p><p>I’d love to hear what’s worked for others:</p><ul><li><p>Did you split the day or do alternate years?</p></li><li><p>How did you handle the “but I want to see them on Christmas morning” conversation?</p></li><li><p>Did you tell the kids the plan in advance, or keep it low-key until nearer the time?</p></li></ul><p>I’m not after anything formal, just real-life experience. Part of me feels like I’m overthinking it but I really want the kids to have a good Christmas.</p><p>Thanks in advance, it’s really nice to have somewhere to ask this without feeling judged.</p>
