11 things you'll fight over this Thanksgiving November 24, 2014 -- Updated 2302 GMT (0702 HKT) What people fight about on Thanksgiving Many people have strong opinions about how things should be done on Thanksgiving Nobody wants to squabble on a holiday, but some family feuds are inevitable (CNN) -- As we all know, Thanksgiving isn't always the harmonious holiday it's sometimes made out to be. Stick a bunch of relatives together in the same house, add menu planning and alcohol, and things can get a little snippy. Many people have strong opinions about how to cook the turkey, what side dishes to serve and who has to clean up. Family traditions die hard and new ideas aren't always welcome. I know you don't like creamed pearled onions, but we've had creamed pearled onions at our Thanksgiving table since I was a little girl and we're not about to stop now. I had to suffer, so we're all going to suffer. And don't get us started on the potatoes. Your Thanksgiving do-ahead list Then there are broader questions of Thanksgiving Day etiquette. Some families break out the fine china and dress up for dinner, while others eat on paper plates in front of the TV. Some of us watch football, while others hold annual viewings of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." (Those aren't pillows! Still funny every time.) And, as stores open earlier and earlier to chase those Black Friday dollars, there's even a formerly unheard-of question for families to grapple with: Is it OK to go holiday shopping on Thanksgiving? Nobody wants to squabble on a holiday, but some family feuds are inevitable. See our gallery above for the things you're most likely to bicker about on Thursday. And no, you shouldn't ever go holiday shopping on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving As we all know, Thanksgiving isn't always the harmonious holiday it's sometimes made out to be. November 25, 2014 -- Updated 1509 GMT (2309 HKT) With a storm threatening the East Coast, travelers are starting to wonder whether they'll even get to the dinner table on time. November 24, 2014 -- Updated 1707 GMT (0107 HKT) Want to make Norman Rockwell roll over in his grave? This Thanksgiving, make some new traditions with friends and family. November 24, 2014 -- Updated 1452 GMT (2252 HKT) Tofurky and its competitors are a far gobble from a real bird. But add some stuffing and gravy and many agree you have an equally worthy Thanksgiving centerpiece. Our goal is to send you into Thanksgiving with a confident smile on your face, and seeing you emerge on the other side with your sanity intact. November 21, 2014 -- Updated 1912 GMT (0312 HKT) The stakes couldn't be higher for making a perfectly bronzed and juicy turkey. Don't take chances -- we'll show you exactly how. November 21, 2014 -- Updated 1901 GMT (0301 HKT) Looking for the perfect mac and cheese recipe to wow your family? Try these. November 21, 2014 -- Updated 1845 GMT (0245 HKT) Chances are you have a vegan in your life. Don't be scared. November 27, 2013 -- Updated 1344 GMT (2144 HKT) My mother, brother, cousin and I gathered in my 87-year-old grandmother's room at the nursing home. We knew it would be one of the last times we would see her alive. November 14, 2013 -- Updated 1614 GMT (0014 HKT) Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday of the year, with tens of millions expected to hit the road over the extended four-day weekend. November 27, 2013 -- Updated 0534 GMT (1334 HKT) Along a pastoral lane at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate sits a sizable wooden pen built specifically to house the two turkeys that will be "pardoned" at the White House on Wednesday. November 21, 2014 -- Updated 1258 GMT (2058 HKT) Here's some background information about Thanksgiving Day, celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.