10 Do's And Don'ts Of A Black Thanksgiving

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It’s that time of year again when your grandma and head aunt start figuring out the family plan for Thanksgiving.

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If you grew up in a Black household, you know there are certain rules that govern every Black family holiday — especially Thanksgiving.

Check out our list of Do’s and Don’ts to happily survive another Black Thanksgiving.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Do Eat A Light Breakfast

You’ll need something on you stomach while deal with the agony of Grandma still cooking from the night before.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Don’t Be On A Diet

It’s the holidays. When will you have access to this much home cooked food again. Treat yourself.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Do Cook Everything From Scratch

Ain’t no half steppin’.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Don’t Post Your Food On Social Media

We’re all eating the same thing.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Do Find An Undisclosed Location To Hide Your To-Go Plate

Your play cousin will find it and pretend it’s theirs.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Don’t Start Cooking On Thanksgiving Day

It just means you’re not dedicated to the craft. There’s a big difference between Thanksgiving meals that were prepped on Wednesday and meals prepared day of.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Do Be Prepared For A Shade Throwing Session

Get ready to be asked why you’re still single or watch the head aunt in charge judge everyone’s relationship — even though her husband has been cheating for years.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Don’t Bring Pumpkin Pie

Just don’t. It’s usually frown upon. Bring Sweet Potato Pie.

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Do Bring Lit Games

You can never go wrong with spades or Taboo

10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com

Don’t Forget The Drinks 

After all, what’s more lit than a family reminiscing section sponsored by Ciroc or Hennessy.

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10 Do’s And Don’ts Of A Black Thanksgiving  was originally published on globalgrind.com