I didn't read the post but I think we all get it. Thanksgiving can go both ways. My mom usually tells me one of the following -

"You've gained some weight"
"Your khakis aren't ironed"
"You should have shaved"
"You need a haircut"
"Why are you wearing that Lin-yerd Skin-yerd t-shirt at the table.....you're 50 years old"
"You can't watch football after dinner - we're going for a walk as a family"

Yes, happy holidays indeed.