Thanksgiving conjures up traditional images of elaborate spreads, cozy settings and harmonious family gatherings.  We all long for the quintessential symbols of the perfect Thanksgiving dinner; a Norman Rockwell image of a perfectly roasted Turkey served to an eagerly waiting family of polite and cordial participants.  Ok, although legend has it that they exist, I have never actually seen such a family.  My experience is that these events are more like an episode from the Simpsons than a Normal Rockwell painting.   That being said, these situations beg for some coping strategies.

The following link provides great strategies for getting though Thanksgiving get-togethers.  

http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Dealing-with-a-Dysfunctional-Family-During-the-Holidays