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[quote=Anonymous]Next year, as Thanksgiving approaches, just say, "Would you prefer I bring a corn casserole or a pumpkin pie?" (Or whatever you're willing to bring)

If they say, "Oh, we were hoping you'd make the turkey again," you just say, "I can't do the turkey this year, but I'd be happy to send you the link to the directions I followed/brine I used" or whatever.

Really not that complicated.

Now, in terms of if people don't LIKE having Thanksgiving at their house - that's a different issue. You can suggest trading off years if you want. But to me, it does make sense to have it at the biggest house assuming that it was tight at other houses. (If it wasn't tight, then just suggest trading off.)

Make it fun by bringing board games, suggesting playing cards, bringing a little iPod speaker if they didn't have music going and getting holiday music going, whatever. As hosts they should be aware of those kinds of things to make it fun for guests, but if they aren't, you don't have to suffer through when there are a few really simple things you can do.

Most likely you're overthinking it. In a year, they should have their crap together a little more and people will know more what to expect next year. [/quote]

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