My family skipped Christmas at home and went to Sri Lanka for a month. Instead of forced traditions, we enjoyed much-needed family time.

"Instead of putting up a tree or spending on toys, we celebrated my book proposal win with a meaningful family trip to Sri Lanka, skipping holiday stress."

"We decided to skip seasonal gifting and instead invest in a trip of a lifetime to Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, where my husband has family roots."

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