Thanksgiving on its way, you may be wondering how on earth you are going to survive the holiday. Being vegetarian or vegan during this holiday can be hard, what with the interactions with family members and all the turkey being served. Today's post will hopefully help you to have a happy, stress-free Thanksgiving with as little animal suffering as possible! Even if you aren't vegan or vegetarian, this post is here for you to learn more about what you can do on this holiday to make it as cruelty-free and plant-based friendly as possible! Enjoy!
Advice from The Compassionate Dreamer
- Let the host know. If you are going over to someone else's house for Thanksgiving, make sure to let your host know beforehand of your dietary restrictions, preferences, and needs.
- Bring a dish! Bring a meat-free or plant-based version of your Thanksgiving favorites! Whether buying something from the grocery store, following an online recipe, or coming up with something of your own, it is bound to be fantastic! Make sure to bring enough for everyone to enjoy! Show off those cooking skills!
- Prepare for the questions. Chances are, other guests are going to be curious about your dietary choices. Hopefully you won't be facing a full-on interrogation, but it is always best to make sure you are up to date, and well-informed about your diet and news in the veg world beforehand!
- Be enthusiastic of others efforts. Although it may not always be perfect, your friends and family members are going to do their best to understand you and your diet. Be enthusiastic and receptive to their efforts. The last thing you want is for them to form an unrealistic snap judgement about veganism. That will only cause you more pain in the future so remember to be patient!
- Host your own dinner! If this all sounds like absolute garbage to you and you really aren't in the mood to intrude, host your own gathering! This year, my family is having an all-vegan Thanksgiving extravaganza (more on that to come), and the best part is, you can too! There are so many amazing, and simple, vegan Thanksgiving and party recipes out there on the interwebs and in plant-based cookbooks.
- Keep the focus on family. No matter what happens, remember why you are gathered together; to celebrate and spend time with family. Keep the unnecessary "vegan talk" to a minimum and focus on spending time with your loved ones. Most of all, enjoy the holiday!
I hope that this post wasn't too overwhelming and that it leaves you feeling confident going into the holidays. If you have any questions about my personal experiences, surviving this Thanksgiving, or anything else you feel I didn't address, I would be more than happy to help you out in the comments! I am always here for tips and advice, so don't hesitate to reach out!
Yours,
The Compassionate Dreamer
Resources for you!
Yours,
The Compassionate Dreamer
Resources for you!
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