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Surviving Thanksgiving As A Gay Man
Being Gay On Thanksgiving Day

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

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Turkey, stuffing, mom's famous table setting and your aunts secret recipe pies... Thanksgiving can serve up a smorgasbord of good eats and great times. One can also baste in the stress of being the only gay one at the table.

Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a dried up experience with these holiday tips:

Should You Come Out Over Thanksgiving?
Mom says she can't wait to see you for Turkey Day, but is Thanksgiving the best time to come out?

Out And At Home
Is this your first trip home as an out gay man? Navigate your way around awkward moments, football straightness, and dating innuendos.

Not Going Home For The Holidays?
Can't handle a home-for-the-holidays reunion? Dried up holiday funds keeping you put? Here's your guide to surviving the holidays away from home.

Holiday Gift Shopping
Step up your gift buying game this holiday season with this mixed-priced list of goodies for gay.
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