Since my Mom passed away in 1988, my family comes to my house for Thanksgiving. I sometimes get down in the dumps about the holidays because of all the work, but then I think about my Dad (76) and my maternal Grandmother(90). We never know what tomorrow might bring and so I try to get the family together as much as possible. I usually don't have as many people come for Christmas because the weather keeps some from traveling. But let me say that 1 Thanksgiving and 1 Christmas my husband and I went to Vegas. I just couldn't deal with everyone coming to my house and all the work. Sometimes I just have to take care of myself.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.