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[quote=Anonymous]OP, "joyful" might be too high a bar.

We go spend Thanksgiving with my DH's family every year.  I won't go into all the reasons but it does make sense.  My family (divorced parents) does a very, very low-key Thanksgiving which is what I greatly prefer, having grown up with it.  DH's family packs in together, it's loud, there have been arguments over politics and religion, and it's generally not my favorite, plus it involves a nightmare drive.

But, I've adjusted.  For one thing, the family member that hosts is getting older and she won't do it forever.  Also, it's a day--or really, for us, like 5-6 hours.  I can put on a good face.  I try to focus on what I do like--there are some members of his family I really enjoy getting to see, so I chat with them.  I take the kids out for a walk and some fresh air.  I focus on the fact that of all the holidays in the year this is one that feels really special and important for my non-religious DH, and that it is a nice tradition for my kids.

FWIW I'm a recovering alcoholic so I don't have the option of drinking to make it more fun or easier.  [/quote]

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