Thanksgiving is a time where families gather together to catch up, show gratitude and, more often than not, gorge themselves on a giant, roasted hunk of bird. For vegetarians and vegans, Thanksgiving can be a time of stress. Since so many holiday celebrations are food-centric, the day can seem like an endless loop of the phrase “does this have animal ingredients in it?” Even the most supportive families might not have a clue how to cater to their veggie family members on turkey day, so while tempting, it’s not the time to educate them on the intricacies of maintaining a veggie diet. Instead, it’s up to us to make the day survivable without taking part in the gobbling of meat-based dishes.