This will be the first time since my DH and I were married that he will have to work not only Thanksgiving, but Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. His new job is a rotating two days on, two days off schedule, so that is why he is scheduled to work the holiday. I am bummed, but at least he will home during the day, albeit asleep. We will just have to have our holidays after the dates. I also try to keep in mind the reasons for the holidays, and that helps. We will find time to celebrate regardless of our schedules.