We used to have big family Christmases at my sisters place who lives on acreage, has a pool and a small cinema. But it's a lot of work for her now she is battling cancer. My niece hosted last year in her backyard. very little shade and no pool so it wasn't the same. i have a pool but i really don't want to host a big christmas. i did it for two years 2016 and 2017. i still haven't recovered.