David Meagher says "the thing about social media is often people hide behind the anonymity of it...[they] say and do things they wouldn't in normal life."
When you give of yourself while expecting nothing in return, it changes you. It definitely gives a deeper sense of happiness, gratitude, and fulfillment.
Maybe it's just been an extra hectic year. Maybe there's something in the air? Whatever it is, I've heard more friends than ever before talk about how they're wanting to celebrate Thanksgiving week differently.
Some don't want to cook...
It's about people. If there's someone in your life who would turn their nose up at such a lovely gathering, perhaps they don't need to be invited anyway.
You may have never won an "Ugly Sweater" contest, but who cares about winning when you can decorate ugly sweater cookies and then eat them afterwards? YUM.