Yea that caught my eye too! If you can only approach it as being horrible / awkward and won't have a good time, then I wouldn't go. But if you can act "as-if" you're determined to have a nice holiday visit and spread the holiday cheer, then I would go, especially when you factor in what would be best for the kids.
So H thinks it MLC eh? ... well, you know what they say ... admitting is half the battle.
