Its a potluck-style meal, with everyone bringing a dish or two to share.

My mother-in-law, who flies in from out of town, even helps out.

In fact, she does the heavy lifting by volunteering to cook the turkey, dressing, and gravy.

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Some hosts might not like someone else commandeering the centerpiece of the meal.

But Im happy to have her deal with the turkey and trimmings.

(Honestly, Id much rather make the sides andpiesanyway.)

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