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The Perks of a Stay-at-Home Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year might look and feel different, but there are many benefits to spending it in the comfort of your own home, with a smaller group of your family.

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The Perks of a Stay-at-Home Thanksgiving

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Keeping it small and simple might not be too bad after all

No need to worry about anyone asking you how school is going

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My professors don't know how to work Zoom and I have not learned a single thing, Aunt Sharon.

Sweatpants are acceptable attire this year

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No need to look good when you're only traveling to the kitchen and dining room for the day.

No awkward encounters with those relatives you barely know

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The only things hugging me this Thanksgiving are my mom and my blanket.

You can fall into your food coma in your own bed

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So much more comfortable than having to share the couch with three other people.

No political arguments with that one relative who you KNOW voted for a certain candidate

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Let's keep our mouths filled with food, not arguments, for this Thanksgiving.

You won't be forced to eat that suspicious side dish your aunt always brings

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There may be a smaller selection of sides this year, but at least you'll where they all came from.

The couch can double as the dinner table this year

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Keep it traditional if you want, but also don't feel bad for prioritizing comfort.

Lastly, you'll be keeping your family safe so you can all celebrate future holidays to come

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Even if this Thanksgiving may seem weird, at least you will have more bizarre and awkward holiday memories to look forward to in the years to come.

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