Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food. But what happens when a vegan daughter-in-law and a traditional family feast collide? This story unfolds as a woman tries to accommodate her son’s wife’s vegan lifestyle during their Thanksgiving meal. However, tensions rise when the daughter-in-law takes matters into her own hands and recreates the entire menu as vegan dishes. The situation escalates, leading to a dramatic showdown and a family divided.
The Family Gathering
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Tension with Daughter-in-Law
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The Menu Request
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Annoyance and Response
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Thanksgiving Day
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Holding Back Anger
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The Breaking Point
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Seeing Red and Retaliation
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Aftermath and Ultimatum
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Husband’s Opinion ♂️
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A Family Divided: Who’s the Real Culprit?
In a battle between tradition and veganism, this Thanksgiving showdown leaves a family divided. With the daughter-in-law’s actions causing hurt and anger, the mother is left questioning whether she’s in the wrong. As the situation escalates, the family is torn apart, and the future of their relationship hangs in the balance. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments.
NTA. DIL’s rude behavior warrants an apology. Don’t back down.

Vegan daughter-in-law’s behavior reflects on herself, not veganism

Grandchildren held hostage in vegan vs. traditional Thanksgiving feud

NTA for not making an entire vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Accommodations were offered.

A humorous exchange about adopting a vegetarian husband.

Vegan DIL judged for self-righteousness, vegetarian comments on courtesy

NTA grandma stands her ground against entitled vegan daughter-in-law ♀️

Vegan daughter-in-law disrespects traditional family feast. NTA stands up.
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Traditional family feast wins over vegan daughter-in-law. NTA.

Vegan DIL tries to convert family, guest called sanctimonious. NTA

Traditional family feast wins over vegan daughter-in-law. NTA.

NTA. Vegan DIL’s rude behavior causing family tension during Thanksgiving feast.

Engaging in a Thanksgiving showdown, ESH, but Reddit loves to hate on vegans.

A heated debate on who was the bigger a**hole

User receives hate DMs for being NTA in Thanksgiving dispute
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Thanksgiving drama ensues as both parties try to spite each other ESH

Vegan daughter-in-law brings new meal to Thanksgiving, sparks conflict. NTA calls out rude behavior and smug attitude.
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Respectful vegan friend enjoys non-vegan options, suggests delicious pudding recipe

Thanksgiving drama: Both sides acted childish ♂️

Vegan daughter-in-law brings own dishes, but smugness is unacceptable

Engage in a productive conversation with DIL without hostility. ESH.

NTA. Daughter-in-law’s veganism seems like a power trip

Toxic dynamic between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. ESH ♀️

Vegan daughter-in-law demands traditional family feast be vegan. Commenter calls her out for being selfish and unreasonable. NTA.

Vegan daughter-in-law causes Thanksgiving drama, commenter calls out manipulative behavior.
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Vegan daughter-in-law vs traditional family feast turns into petty fight

Vegan daughter-in-law tries to one-up traditional Thanksgiving feast

Vegan options were limited but lasagna and veggies were served

Clever comeback shuts down public shaming, earns NTA judgement

Misinterpretation and misunderstandings lead to family feud

Thanksgiving drama: Daughter-in-law vs traditional feast

Thanksgiving turns into a family feud over vegan menu

Commenter calls out self-righteous vegan daughter-in-law.

NTA for refusing to cater for wife’s expensive vegan meal.

Vegan commenter defends veganism and criticizes DIL’s entitlement.

Traditional family wins, dil can pound sand

Vegan daughter-in-law labeled self-righteous, son weak. Awkward Thanksgiving ahead
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Traditional family feast vs vegan daughter-in-law sparks conflict

Agree with NTA comment, vegan daughter-in-law was rude
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Cutting contact with vindictive DIL over Thanksgiving feud. NTA.

Don’t apologize for setting boundaries with an attention-seeking daughter-in-law

Vegan daughter-in-law’s rude behavior towards traditional Thanksgiving feast. NTA.

Vegan daughter-in-law gets roasted by traditional family.

Comment section not feeling the vegan trend

Vegan DIL accused OP of feeding son non-vegan food, caused chaos.

Vegan daughter-in-law’s reasonable request for Thanksgiving meal
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DIL posts nasty things on FB, family stands firm. Drama ensues

Compromise is key for a happy Thanksgiving feast

Vegan daughter-in-law demands non-vegan food exclusion

Supportive comment with a spicy ending
