DEAR ERIC: My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my husband and I each at least one new ornament. My problem is that I love uniform ornaments and decorations.

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law loves quirky Christmas ornaments. Each year she gets my ... (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110.