I don't acknowledge the religious aspects. Nothign ruins a good holidays enjoyment like religion does!

Is your family super religious? I am honestly loving it so much. My family observes the religious side of the holidays but I just quietly let those moments pass and then enjoy the festivities! My family usually goes around the table to say what we are thankful for before we eat on this holiday and this year I can say I am thankful to them as individuals as opposed to giving some invisible dude in the sky all the credit. I feel closer to them. They worry for me of course but I, at least, am much more enjoying the holidays.