Fans Discuss The Bates Family's 'Christmas Replacement'

Bringing Up Bates fans have seen the Christmas of the Bates family this year. However, it’s noticeable that some of the married adults celebrated with their own families. It seems that the supersized family is starting to shy away from their traditions. But some of them came up with an idea to battle their busy lives. Some Reddit users even reacted to the family’s idea. Keep reading to see what the Bates’ replacement for Christmas was.

Bringing Up Bates: How Did The Bates Family Celebrated The Holidays

Some members of the Bates family spent the holidays with some of their relatives. Many of them reunited to celebrate Christmas Eve. But there are a few who missed the big gathering due to their busy lives. It also appears that the other Bates decided to spend the holidays with their own families. Due to this, some of the siblings decided to come up with a new way to continue the spirit of Christmas despite being apart.

Fans Discuss The Bates Family’s Christmas Replacement

Some Reddit users reacted to the Bates family’s “I Love You Day.” It became a tradition for some of the siblings to give gifts to one another. However, some believe that it’s also their way to fully experience the Christmas season without focusing much on the little kids.

Apparently it’s bc the kids get so many gifts at Christmas from friends and family so they wanted to find a day where they could exchange presents and show love to each other. I believe it was Alyssa suggested v day and they called it I love you day.

Others agreed and pointed out that many of the adults have gotten married, and the “ILYD” was the easiest way for them to attend as compared to Christmas, where they could be with their own spouse’s family.

Meanwhile, some recalled that it was the family’s way to replace a Catholic tradition called St. Valentine’s Day. “I was under the impression ILYD was a substitute for St. Valentine’s Day as the Bates Family abhors Catholic culture,” one person said. “Do they call it I love you day cuz they hate Catholics so they don’t want it call it Saint Valentine’s Day? lol,” another person added. Regardless, it seems that it has evolved into a popular tradition in the family to continue staying in touch with one another.

Bringing Up Bates: Gil & Kelly Jo Bates’ 2024 Is Already Exciting

Gil and Kelly Jo are already looking forward to 2024. The Bringing Up Bates stars will be welcoming two grandkids next year. One of them is Josie and Kelton’s third child, who’s expected to arrive in March 2024. Tori and Bobby will also welcome their fifth child, who’s reportedly arriving next year as well.

Gil and Kello Jo Bates have also welcomed five grandkids this year. It’s unclear if they will return to the small screens after the cancellation of their show in 2021 after UPtv decided to move in another direction with their programs.

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