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MIL is not doing it the way you'd do it so you want to host. You wouldn't do it the way MIL is doing it so she would want to continue hosting. 
Ironic.[/quote]

Not PP, but what bugs me about this whole dynamic is that it's always the "let's just do it the easy way" people who seem to get their way. People who want to use nice linens and china, to put in the extra effort, are always accused of "making a big deal about it." Well...yes! Let's have 2-4 meals a YEAR that we make a big deal out of! The "let's just keep things simple" people don't seem to realize that it is truly a joy for some of us to make an event special.

If MIL isn't up for hosting a special evening, and the DIL is, why not just go and enjoy a special event that someone else takes charge of? [/quote]

I think that, in your mother-in-law's opinion, your mother-in-law IS hosting a special evening. It's just that your opinion of what makes a special evening is different from hers.[/quote]

I was one of the pps who dislikes the way Thanksgiving is celebrated. This is very true. Inlaws love their Thanksgiving traditions and think it's special. They love being with everyone also. It's just that the holiday is a complete 180 from how I celebrated growing up, none of my favorite foods are present (I've tried bringing them to the disdain of everyone else and was told things like pecan pie are not on their traditional menu) and it is super casual. I honestly get depressed and lonely about the holiday every single year. I would LOVE to celebrate with my extended family or even my parents who live with us, but they aren't invited. [/quote]

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