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Anyone who has ever played a part in a family holiday tradition knows that things can go from 0 to 100 at a moment's notice. The holidays can be a lot like weddings in that they're this unique, high pressure, emotional time of the year that brings together all kinds of family members that would otherwise be advised to remain comfortably far apart. Drama can break out at just about any time. In this case though, the vibes remain relatively wholesome. Just a little friendly competitiveness and a whole lot of holiday spirit. 

There's no doubt that Thanksgiving is completely different this year for most of us. Many folks have been forced to cancel their plans to see family members. This is a time that's testing us all, and certainly making us dig deep. But with this tumultuous rollercoaster comes an eventual state of acceptance, and a recognition that this storm too shall pass. Before it does, it's on us to find ways to still have fun during the holidays from the safe and cozy confines of our respective homes. Plus, if any family members bring up awkward topics during a potential Zoom Thanksgiving Dinner, you can just pause your screen and blame it on bad reception. That's quite the clutch get-out-of-jail-free card right there. 

It's a passive aggressive holiday ritual. Some families have elf on the shelf and others have "please take that horrible excuse for a Jesus away." For some more religious-themed tumblr shenanigans, here's a Tumblr thread on holy water loopholes and for more unique family dynamics here are people's weirdest family tics.

Tis the season for busting out those borderline evil, occasionally heartwarming moments deemed appropriate, solely cause they're part of tradition.