It's considerate to remain close and loyal to your family.
Ed and his wife moved to a different state than where his family lives, and Christmas is coming up.
Ed has to decide which family to celebrate Christmas with.
Ed and his wife decide to alternate which family they visit every other year.
Ed decides to go and visit his in-laws for Christmas since he thinks he's spent plenty of time with his family.
Ed's family is happy that they get to see him and his wife once in a while.
Ed's family feels like Ed doesn't like them and feel guilty that they didn't do enough to tell him how much they love him.