which do you prefer on thanksgiving, go out to family or friend or be the one to invite them over?
817641
i love the holidays\ni love tocreate a special meal\ni love my family and friends\nthat is why everyone is always invited to my home\nnotice i said home not house\na house is a structure\nhome is where the heart is
892779
My family always went or invited other relatives over for a feast...we would have a potluck or cook fresh. The women made the food while men watched football. My grandma would usually take care of the apple or pumpkin pie because her crusts are the best...now that shes gone...we just buy it. My mother and I made the stuffing every year while the guys cheer at football and stuff... I miss my grandmother very much...
968682
go chill with some of your friends, and the hell with the rest. if they dont feel the same, move on. when they get to looking for you, tell them you will make time for them like they made time for you. this is a special holiday for those u care most for.evn though u should all the time. ur a big girl now. so, go out and do your own thing. from me to u, HAVE A VERY BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
254135
No! I would see that as a slap in face saying "I want presents, but I don't want to pay for your meal or trust you to behave like an adult on my special day." The only time i would do it is if the friend is really close to me but cannot make the wedding due to a major plan, like moving or taking a big vacation. Unless you want this to be the last time you see the person, it would be better to just have a little event, like seeing a movie or having dinner to celebrate, since such things don't oblige presents.
890243
I know how you feel- no relaxed visiting- just a mad dash to make it to the next get together.  Its nice to be invited to more than one place, but it is a strain and really no fun to have to rush through a visit or dinner.  \n     You have a good idea, I think if I were you, I would go ahead and separate for the day to each family.  Especailly since you have family that you only see this time of year.  That time is precious- and you won't get the time back.
880626
Family, every time! Friends will cater to you sometimes.....family ALWAYS tells it like it is, or at least what they think is right, and best for you!
169139
for those who got a boyfriend or girlfriend.... you can go out with them.... for those who have not... just have fun with your friends and family........ and if you have no one to count on just stay in your house the safetiest place...
762741
Since you got the first 2 covered, why don't you check out local organizations that will be serving dinner.  You could go and possibly make a few new friends.  Before you head out, though, you could take in the Macy's Day Parade on tv which is always good!  If those don't work for you, rent some great movies and make a day of the tv.  If you were closer, I'd invite you for dinner.  Happy Thanksgiving!
986704
well if you don,t have a friend to go with,I would go by yourself.I enjoy having someone but  you can also have fun by yourself
504492
No, i would not.  i prefer my family to people from work.  I would much rather have the time with my family.  Even if the company is paying for food, transportation, hotel, i would rather not go.  I value my time with my family.  I do not prefer to socialize with people from work.  I already have my own friends that i like.
890753
Take your friend to dinner. Do something nice. Your friend did something nice for you, so it only makes sense. :)
926639
Depends on where I'm at, if I'm at my place or my parents' place, or if I'm at my aunt and uncle's place.\n\nAt my uncle's, I think we get there in time to go to Thanksgiving services(my uncle's a Lutheran minister), then on Thanksgiving itself, it's the usual football and feast thing. Although I can't recall if they have the turkey, as it's been quite a few years since we've been there for Thanksgiving. Prayers are said, of course, heh, that's to be expected considering my uncle's profession.\n\nAt my parents' place, there's no going to service. I'm not even sure if the church my parents attend even has one. I think around here, some do, some don't. I think their church may just have the Thanksgiving service the Sunday before. Uncle's church is bigger, probably why they have the service. Parents' church is smaller, maybe that's the difference.\n\nOh well, when I'm at their place, there's no services at any rate. Usually prepare the turkey and feast, the guys of the family watch football or play video games on the computer, and we sometimes watch the parades. Macy's has kinda gone downhill for me since I was a kid, so sometimes we watch at my mom's, sometimes not. Pretty simple. Prayers are said at the meal, as well as saying what we're thankful for.\n\nMy place, there's no services(I'm an atheist). I'm up at 5 or so to get up, dressed, and work on the bird. Hubby-to-be and I aren't fond of football, so we don't watch that. Might watch a parade if any of them are any good, otherwise he flips channels or puts a movie in while I'm working on the food.\n\nFor the feast, no prayers are said(I allow individual people to pray, but I don't do group prayers like at my uncle's or parents'). I tend to put more importance on what we're grateful for than WHO we're thanking. I also tend to pass out and go to sleep once the meal's done. I think Dad and the guys end up watching football.\n\nSometimes we do family games like play cards or dominoes during football or the afternoon when we're not all so stuffed and sleepy.\n\nThanksgiving for us is usually more about the food and family, though the more religious members of my family tend to put the religious angle into it. I don't do that personally. Like I said, I tend to put more focus on family, food, and being grateful that we're even still alive from one year to the next, rather than religion.\n\nGood luck on your report! :)
278980
bride..and best wishes!!\nif you wanted to try and include your parents on the invite, you could do: Suzy and Tom, together with their parents, request your presence...
36414
tell the person you want some one on time without your friend. ask that person out for a dinner, or movie without your friend coming along
769756
Invite someone over who is less fortunate for dinner, or someone who will be alone for the holiday! \nLeg of Lamb\nHam\nCandied Yams\nCorn bread dressing\nPecan Pie\nRed Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing\nCheese Cake\nBaked Macaroni and Cheese\nCollard greens\nTake your pick, God bless****
854852
Emotions aside, if you are having turkey day at your mom's, then she gets to make the rules.  Whether you agree or not with her inviting your sister, you should go to your mom's for Thanksgiving.\n\nHowever, perhaps you and your husband might invite your sister over for a separate small dinner to celebrate either the night before or the night after.
335486
if you have had your friends for years then i would choose your friends. dates, bf/gf... they come and go, but good friends stick with your through the good and bad... they are the family YOU chose, and most of the time they look out for you best interest... when they aren't playing pranks on you that is.