Sharing a meal with one another during the holidays reinforces our sense of belonging and demonstrates that nobody’s left out. Because of this, refusing to consider your family members’ dietary restrictions or preferences might run counter to the atmosphere you’re trying to create.
Such was the case for Reddit user Alarmed-Delay-1926. His wife decided to model their Thanksgiving dinner after every tradition she remembered and made it clear she wasn’t going to accommodate his mom’s wishes at all.