I'm sorry- I've been preoccupied since reading that Shani likes fruitcake!
FRUITCAKE!?
Does this call for an intervention or is it just me?
So, mal... no turkey day for you... How about WK's Wild Turkey Day? I think that would be much more fun!
*me waits for the deluge of TFPers to invite you over
Seriously though... when I go against convention, I usually design my own tradition that I enjoy and has meaning to me. Even if it's just to lounge and play video games or make cookies. I know one family who spends the entire thanksgiving weekend making cookies and treats. They'll refuse any invitation to any function, because, after twelve years, it's now a tradition.
So...my advice, make your own tradition.
Others won't understand but they'll respect it.
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