Thanksgiving Canceled Over Fad Diets: Family Feud Erupts

It’s that time of year again when families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, but for one family, the holiday has turned into a full-blown feud. The protagonist, a 40-year-old woman, has been hosting Thanksgiving dinner for her family for the last 20 years. However, this year, she decided to cancel the whole event after a conflict with her sister-in-law, Julie, and her ever-changing fad diets.

The Annual Thanksgiving Host

Julie’s Fad Diets

Last Year’s Keto Drama

New Diet, New Demands ️

One Meal Only

Accusations of Selfishness

Dietary Choice vs. Allergy

Mom Steps In

Family Feud Erupts

Husband’s Take ‍♂️

Thanksgiving Canceled

Sister’s Relief

Mom’s Disappointment

Feeling Guilty?

Was Canceling Thanksgiving the Right Move?

After years of catering to her sister-in-law’s fad diets, our protagonist decided to put her foot down and cancel the family Thanksgiving dinner. While her sister and husband support her decision, her mother is upset about the family feud. With emotions running high and the family divided, was canceling Thanksgiving the right move? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Hosts don’t have to accommodate lifestyle choices. SIL is entitled.

NTA for setting boundaries, not cancelling Thanksgiving.

Cancel Thanksgiving because of COVID – and be done with it

NTA stands up to entitled SIL and bro over Thanksgiving menu

Vegetarian commenters share Thanksgiving meal tips and recipes

YTA for risking lives with Thanksgiving during pandemic.

Canceling Thanksgiving is tough, but it’s the right thing. ESH.

Canceling Thanksgiving is the right move to avoid super spreader events

NTA stands firm against family’s fad diets, sparks drama

NTA for not accommodating SIL’s unreasonable dietary demands. Also, hosting large Thanksgiving/Christmas dinners during a pandemic is assholish ‍♂️

ESH, but let’s cancel the gathering for safety reasons

NTA for not forgiving SIL’s social media insults. Petty revenge suggested

Debating dietary restrictions vs. unreasonable demands at family gatherings

One commenter suggests canceling Thanksgiving due to the pandemic.

Canceling Thanksgiving during a pandemic – NTA or YTA?

Canceling Thanksgiving over a nutso SIL? NTA, but COVID says YTA

Alternative meal options suggested for NTA commenter’s family gathering.

Commenter reminds readers to prioritize safety during pandemic

Commenter suggests staying home during pandemic instead of arguing about diets

NTA, but COVID safety should have been the priority

Canceling Thanksgiving for fad diets? YTA for ignoring pandemic risks.

Hosts stand up for themselves against pushy guests.

Pandemic Thanksgiving plans called out, assumptions made

Canceling Thanksgiving for a pandemic, not fad diets.

Canceling Thanksgiving: pandemic precaution or family feud starter?

Canceling Thanksgiving for health reasons – NTA comment section

Canceled Thanksgiving during pandemic, commenter calls out host’s irresponsibility

A sensible reminder amidst family drama and pandemic chaos

Commenter expresses frustration over Thanksgiving cancellation due to pandemic.

Canceling Thanksgiving during a pandemic: NTA or YTA?

Breaking free from Julie’s holiday dinner hijacking

NTA comment reminds readers of COVID-19 dangers

Cancel Thanksgiving during pandemic, ESH agrees.

Bringing own food for medical reasons vs fad diets.

Thanksgiving during a pandemic: To cancel or not to cancel?

Pandemic aside, is it really about the meal or family?

Canceling Thanksgiving makes you NTA, but for wrong reasons

Avoiding family drama with a COVID excuse. Smart move!

Small Thanksgiving gatherings: NTA comment gets support

Eating healthy is key for conceiving. Fad diets are attention-seeking.

Bring your own food: a diplomatic solution

Setting a specific menu isn’t canceling Thanksgiving. NTA.

Thanksgiving canceled due to pandemic, ESH for feuding.

NTA stands firm against family’s fad diet feud

Potluck is a smart option during pandemic. NTA for cancelling.

Thanksgiving canceled due to fad diets, but YTA for poor execution

Standing up for yourself is healthy. Stick to your guns!

Mom not happy with fad diets, but NTA for offering solution