Is it rude to refuse to celebrate thanksgiving?

It is if the person hosting invited you and really wanted you to be there. Or a better word may be uncaring rather than rude. Another factor is how often you see the people who are there. If you see them often, then it's not as big of a deal. It's a big deal when people travel long distances to see relatives they haven't seen in awhile. I boycotted my grandmother's dinner once when I was mad at her, even after she called me on the phone when I didn't show up, wanting me to come. I was just 15 minutes away. I told her the reason and told her to 'be sure and tell everyone there my reason.' She said 'oh I will!' Not a happy time. Looking back, I can't even remember what the reason was. It was something I had done she didn't approve of, like who I dated, cause she was a busybody who had to approve everyone's every move and run everyone's lives with her constant opinions on everything. I felt I had no choice but to boycott cause nothing else would get the message across. She still didn't get the message. Stubborn. 

It's not rude to refuse to celebrate, but it may be rude to refuse an invitation to get together with your family. Only you know how much value they'll place on your presence, or how much they'll regret your absence.

Yes, you can refuse, but don't be aggressive about it. Be pleasant, and say you hope they'll all have a good time.

i agree with you. i also hate christmas, to add on to the list. i don't see it as rude, but somehow others do. they can just mind their own business. no reason for holidays. they make me so upset so i'd rather just not celebrate. 

we have a great excuse this year tho. covid. so be thankful for that i guess. 

Its fine not to wanna celebrate...i know ppl who hate birthday celebrations.  Its ok to say no and extend them well wishes and thank them for the invite. 

I guess not if you don’t like it and you see your family other times a year. Now if you don’t see them much yes it can be rude but they can’t make you but it could hurt your relationship. Just tell them that you have to work sorry you can’t make it 

no, Happy Florida, that is your option.

I'm happy in Florida too. Just because we're not thankful for family doesn't mean we can't be thankful for other things... I can't imagine being bored when I count my blessings. 

Even though we've always said, "Family has the same cooties" it's not really true with Covid-19 going around. Seems like that's a built-in excuse. 

If you can go to work on Thursday, be sure to wear your mask. The bigger whiff you get of the virus, the more severe the illness. At least with the mask on, if you get it, it should be a mild case. 

No people can celebrate or not celebrate how they want

would u rather be at work instead of thanksgiving?

oh u mean u rather want to work black fridays?

If this is the first time, I'd opt out because you don't want to expose, or be exposed by others to the Covid-19 virus. In future years, you can say it worked so well in 2020 that you think  you will stay home.