Dear Jack, welcome to the A to Z english podcast.
My name is Jack and I'm here with my co host, social.
And today we have a special episode that we that I like to call Dear Jack.
And today I'm going to call it Dear Jack and Sochil.
And that's where listeners write in with their problems and we try to give them some advice.
And so here is today's letter.
Dear Sochil and Jack, I hope this letter finds you in good spirits during this festive season.
I find myself in a bit of a Christmas conundrum and would appreciate your advice.
Every year my extended family gathers for a grand Christmas celebration, and it's always a joyful time.
However, there's a growing issue that has me feeling torn.
My sister in law insists on hosting the holiday dinner at her place every single year, and while her cooking is undeniably excellent, it has become a source of stress for her and tension among the family.
I can sense that she's overwhelmed with the preparations, and I fear that the joy of the season is overshadowed by the burden of hosting.
I've tried suggesting a potluck style gathering or rotating the hosting duties among family members, but she seems adamant about keeping the tradition alive at her house.
How can I approach this situation without causing a family feud or hurting her feelings?
I want Christmas to be a time of joy and togetherness, not stress and strain.
Sincerely, Torrin in tinseltown I don't know.
Does this sound familiar to you?
Social yeah.
Oh yeah.
That is how I live my life.