AIBU to say no to hosting 12 family members in October?

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NFLsHomeGirl · 29/04/2026 22:08

... I have a tiny house. Could I put a tent or something outside to host everyone? It's going to be in October so has the potential to be chilly even in the day time. No one is staying as they live fairly local.
Has anyone else done this or AIBU to say no to hosting them all 12 of us? It's a family tradition but I have never done it so definitely my turn!

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TremendousThirst · 29/04/2026 22:24

Is it Canadian Thanksgiving? 😀

Hosting in a small house can be fun if everyone’s game and understanding! It sounds from your post like you want to do it more than not?

WhatHasHappenedNow · 29/04/2026 22:20

@NFLsHomeGirl I doubt they will want to be outside in the cold, to eat a meal.

Can you move some furniture around indoors to squeeze them in? Do you have a dining table?

Leeds2 · 29/04/2026 22:18

I know someone who used to do a Boxing Day barbecue. The husband did the BBQ in the garage, and the guests went and helped themselves but went back into the house to eat.
If I expected guests to sit outside in October, I would make sure they were warned beforehand so they could dress appropriately. And probably invest in a couple of patio heater type things and some reindeer blankets (I can't think if that is the correct name, but the sort of thing they have in outdoor restaurants).

coolwind · 29/04/2026 22:18

just take them to a restaurant if you've not enough room at home.

Or do a buffet

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NFLsHomeGirl · 29/04/2026 22:11

Gingercar · 29/04/2026 22:10

Hosting as in having them over for a meal?

Yes

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Gingercar · 29/04/2026 22:10

Hosting as in having them over for a meal?

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