Handing on the baton

In any case, tell your family soon if you want to stop hosting, so theres plenty of time for them to get used to the idea.

Don't think in terms of "passing on the baton".
Tell your family that you find hosting the Xmas meal too tiring now and ask for their suggestions.
Going to a hotel or restaurant could be the answer, if no-one feels able to host in their home.

Yesterday was the first time ever that I have not hosted Christmas Day,we hosted our meal at a local restaurant with my DD and DGCs (all grown up boys now).
We had always ate at either my house or DDS house but this year she was working until 4pm on xmas eve and her dad thought it was unfair to expect her to host and I have had trouble still with the after effects of my broken shoulder/arm,we fully enjoyed being waited on all afternoon and would not hesitate in doing it again next yesar.

We went to our daughters yesterday. She did the shopping but I did all the cooking for 9 of us.

For the first time (at 72) if found it hard going, not made any easier by someone else's oven etc.

It was a lovely day but today I am shattered. I think next year we will either go away or have Christmas at home.

Yesterday was my first time as a guest rather than a host because I don’t actually have a home at the moment. We had a lovely time at my sons and in law’s. As she went out the door my daughter said “Brilliant. We’ll come again next year!”

And my son said “Oh Mum will have her own place again by then,”

We spent a lovely Christmas day with our son and his partner at their home. I think it's the first time in 40 years we've not hosted on Christmas day. It did feel a bit odd but I think I could get used to it! I'm 67 and DH is nudging 70.

Just to add ... i introduced myself on the forums earlier this year. Long time lurker. First ever time I've introduced a topic.