https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:09:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771272 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:51:16 +0000 Meowkers 2771272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family is Russian so yes there is always alcohol at every family gathering. No one gets drunk (ever) but pretty much everyone partakes. We almost always have beer, wine, vodka, and cognac available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771267 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:17:25 +0000 annem1990 2771267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family? Always. No one goes crazy, but when together we always have a cocktail hour. Then usually beer or wine with dinner, or some sort of "fancy" cocktail when at a restaurant.</p> <p>DH's family? Nope. His parents rarely drink, so no one really drinks around each other; even at holidays. No one has a problem with it or anything, it's just not the norm. Sooooo opposite my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771265 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:11:54 +0000 SweetiePie 2771265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My side - yes, for fun. My inlaws - yes, it's called survival. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771263 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:09:33 +0000 SugarMaple 2771263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very common. Expected if hosting a holiday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771250 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:22:46 +0000 BSB 2771250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Same here. My family hardly drinks (well, my dad is another story), but in general we don't need or expect alcohol. My sister might have some beer in her garage if anyone wants one. </p> <p>DH's family always has beer and liquor in their house and they always offer it. I think it would be weird to them if they didn't have something like beer in the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771246 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:03:05 +0000 LAZB 2771246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771242 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:46:10 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2771242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WIth my dh's side it might, might not. With my side, absolutely yes. My side can be a lot of fun but they can also sort of be obnoxious at times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771211 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:04:21 +0000 Alba4 2771211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On my side of the family, yes. On my husband's side, not really. My ILs don't drink, so we usually BYO. My SIL does drink though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2771079 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:28:03 +0000 myopinion 2771079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely never. Its frowned upon. If someone showed up wih alcohol they would be the only one and would be getting weird looks. Even someone in their early 20s wouldnt dare...they have friends they do that with. Family and alcohol doesnt mix to me. Most dont drink at all. I personally drink once or twice a year but only date night with my husband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620694 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:10:45 +0000 Boogs 2620694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>More for DH's family than my family, which is why I think we disagree on this topic for our own parties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620685 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:04:25 +0000 lamariniere 2620685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On my side there is always beer or wine. On my husband's side, we have to buy wine since my ILs rarely drink, but my BILs always have beer and wine on hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620684 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:03:09 +0000 Littlebit7 2620684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes! although its funny, my DH and I have been together for 15 years. His parents were pretty conservative at the start and alcohol was rarely around unless we were drinking it. I remember my MIL watering down sangria I made with an entire 2L bottle of sprite (after I had already assembled the low alcohol sangria). Anyway, fast forward 15 years later, several moves around the world, grandkids, retirement, health events.....BOOM they are the first ones to get the wine out at 4:01 pm on a tuesday. It has been hilarious to watch. They have also become more liberal (forget even mentioning gay rights 15 years ago... now...hey why not who cares. Love is love!!! ok well not quite but we are getting there with them). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620683 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:02:28 +0000 ValentineMommy 2620683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At kid things (bday parties, etc), no. Everything else, yes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620680 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:01:09 +0000 mediagirl 2620680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If someone's not drinking, they're obviously pregnant. My family's motto. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620673 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:58:00 +0000 babypugs 2620673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only if we are the hosts. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620619 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:45:15 +0000 nana87 2620619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our parents are all big wine drinkers. rarely tipsy at all (I saw my mom drunk like once growing up) but they're all very much social drinkers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620529 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:57:39 +0000 Alivoo01 2620529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! Beer and wine is always available. Liquor comes out for celebrations like bdays, even if it's the kiddo's bday. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620523 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:52:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 2620523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, completely normal for us on both sides to have beer and/or wine, not really hard alcohol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620432 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 21:54:53 +0000 dolphin 2620432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Beer, wine, whiskey... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620405 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:52:47 +0000 MrsB2012 2620405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. My uncles co own a u brew, so there's always wine and beer at our gatherings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620397 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 20:41:28 +0000 jhd 2620397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. My parents never drink. I have only seen MIL and SIL have a drink once and we were on vacation at the beach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620368 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:38:05 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2620368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's usually beers for the men, but honestly no half of my family aren't big drinkers. Christmas there may be some wine or champagne. I like wine and the occasional beer but it's not odd to have family get togethers sans alcohol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620361 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:29:17 +0000 IRunForFun 2620361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if I'd say it's free flowing but with both families there's usually beer/wine available if someone wants it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620358 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:26:09 +0000 travellingbee 2620358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not necessarily at my parents because my dad is a recovering alcoholic. (Although my mom still drinks) but at my brother's yes. And all holidays there is generally wine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620350 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:09:30 +0000 winniebee 2620350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally normal. I mean, if it is a meal time other than breakfast. And even if it is breakfast, if it is a holiday, you can expect to be offered a mimosa. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings/page/2#post-2620345 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:03:17 +0000 Synchronicity 2620345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On my side, always. Even a quick drop in usually involves a beer. DH's side we will have a drink with dinner but nothing really besides that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings#post-2620342 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:00:43 +0000 petunia354 2620342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, normal for us </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings#post-2620299 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:43:19 +0000 meredithNYC 2620299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually yes, though beer and wine is more common than liquor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings#post-2620262 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:52:05 +0000 JCCovi 2620262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DH's immediate family, not expected, may be present if dinner is served but probably not.</p> <p>With DH's extended family, definitely flowing no matter the occasion.</p> <p>With my immediate family, may be served with dinner but just as likely not.</p> <p>With my extended family, will be served with dinner, 1-2 glasses of wine or beer max. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-normal-for-your-family-to-have-alcohol-at-all-family-gatherings#post-2620258 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:41:29 +0000 caterw 2620258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It would be weird for us not to have something- my family tends to always have a few types of liquor/ mixers, beer, and wine on hand just in case (at my parents and mine/DH's house). All the adults tend to have a drink with dinner if we are all hanging out together. Sometimes we make drinks with brunch,too... No one ever really drinks more than a couple though! My ILs don't drink at all for religious reasons. </p>