One thing you might want to learn before you attend the world's largest ukulele lesson is how to say ukulele.
Alcohol, contrary to instinct, is not the secret to happiness.
Thanksgiving without tension is like a Thanksgiving without turkey. It can be done, but it is not the norm.
When you're thinking, "Why do I have to eat Aunt Sue's casserole with potato chips crumbled on top again?" change that thought to "A couple of bites won't kill me."
The Thanksgiving meal should not be treated as a grad school exam or an Olympic dive. Whatever you cook will be good enough - unless you make that Twinkie turkey stuffing we're suddenly hearing too much about.