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Why would you let them host Thanksgiving again when most of the guests except for them are your friends and in-laws and you already had a routine that worked?  It was very generous of them to offer their place, but not at all necessary.

You can continue to host future Thanksgivings at your own home since that is what your friends and family look forward to.   Let brother and SIL host other holidays or summer barbeques and showcase their home then.  [/quote]

Hello, this is OP.  I agreed because honestly, SIL made a very earnest request to do it.  This sounds weird, but her offer to host felt like she was asking ME for a favor.  DH speculated that they were eager to host because they were new homeowners and wanted to fill their new home with guests.  I guess it felt a little rude to me, a little too directly saying that my house isn't good enough.

I don't think square footage makes for a happy gathering.[/quote]

I posted the above.  I don't think is sounds weird that you felt pressured to acquiesce to your SIL's request under the circumstances.  However, it would be impolite of them to continue to expect to fill their home with your friends and in-laws.

Hopefully, they will get settled into their new neighborhood and make new friends and fill their new home with friends and in-laws just like you do.  I know that a lot of people have bigger homes and offer to host out of generosity--but it can sometimes leave you feeling upstaged.[/quote]

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