Christmas is a time for family to get together and spend the holidays with each other;however, if you are invited to an all expenses paid vacation over Christmas, that could sound like more fun.

In today’s story, a man is excited to go to Mexico with his girlfriend and her family, but his mom wants him to stay home and celebrate Christmas with her. He’s not sure what to do.

Read the story below and weigh in.

AITA for choosing to go with my gf family to Mexico for Christmas?

About six months ago, I and my partner got our families together for lunch.

During the lunch, my gf’s mother mentioned that they wanted to go to Mexico for Christmas.

And I was invited, virtually all expenses paid.

His mom seemed to feel upset.

Upon hearing this, I could tell my mother was getting antsy.

I had not spent Christmas Day, but the day after, with them last year because of restrictions with my medical residency.

I told her mom that I would consider it, and not to buy a ticket for me yet.

Now, he is thinking about not going.

As time went on, I completed my residency and started a new job and put in the time off for Christmas, just in case I went.

Well, I just found out that they approved my PTO, freeing me to go on the trip.

However, after telling my mom my intentions yesterday, she was very upset and now I’m rethinking going.

AITA if I go on the trip?

That’s a tough situation. I think it comes down to what he actually wants to do.

Let’s read how the comments from other people on Reddit.

This user shares some meaningful comments.

Here’s a similar thought.

Your mother is an adult, says this person.

Here’s some good advice from this user.

Finally, this person shares their honest opinion.

Mom needs to get used to the idea that she won’t see her son for every holiday.

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