Thanks for posting! Having the MLCer at home seems to be more uncommon than them being gone and it is so hard. I know what you mean - my H seems more "here" in some ways and has taken tiny baby steps but is still way out there aboard the mother ship a good deal of the time.
Is it possible for you to go alone to see YOUR family for Christmas? That sounds like it would be something completely different. He can stay at home and wallow in his misery and you can enjoy the company of your family.
