Aw, this thread really warmed my heart.
I was coming here to make a snippy comment about the busyness, the stress, and guilt that comes with the holidays, and how my tradition is hiding in the bathroom with a bottle of Gran Marnier.
...and I'm leaving with a better disposition about the holidays and a grateful heart for having family who love me and want me to come over and wear the damn paper crown, sing the songs, stuff myself silly on the turkey and be part of the "home for the holidays" ideal.
I think my heart grew three sizes today.