© Shutterstock

The wine-drunk aunt -

She's the one constantly refilling her glass, but she's also awesome because she'll laugh really loud at practically anything.

© Shutterstock

The grandma who never leaves the kitchen -

You feel bad that she’s doing so much, but she also cooks like no one else can.

© Shutterstock

The angsty teenager - You can find them with earphones in and eyes glued to a screen, actively rejecting anything family related because that would be, like, so uncool.

© Shutterstock

The nosy one - By the end of the night they know who’s having kids and when, who’s dating who, and how much money everyone’s making.

© Shutterstock

The grandpa who almost instantly falls asleep - Somehow they can all fall asleep while sitting, but they'll be up as soon as the food hits the table. 

© Shutterstock

The fragile college student -

You can find them in the corner having a silent panic attack after being bombarded with questions about their future, their degree, their love life, etc.

© Shutterstock

The relative whose name you don’t remember -

For many years, you have come face to face with this person, and they probably remember so much about you, but it's just too late to ask.

© Shutterstock

The new significant other - The only non-family attendee bravely shows up, not knowing whether they'll ever see these people again, depending on how the night goes. 

© Shutterstock

The kid who’s always crying - What's a family gathering without a tantrum or two? 

© Shutterstock

The sofa politician - Also known as the instigators, who speak as if they know everything about everything, when the only thing they're really experts at is pressing people's buttons. 

© Shutterstock

The cousin you suspect is adopted -

They are the square in your circular family, but you pretend no one notices.

© Shutterstock

The prized professional - That person who has a high-paying job, pulls up in a Tesla, and boasts about their vacation plans. Your parents wonder why you couldn’t be like them.

© Shutterstock

The gossip girls -

These aunties always have something, or someone, to talk about, and they never hesitate to spill the tea.

© Shutterstock

The uncle still reliving his glory days -

He peaked in high school, and it shows. But he'll keep telling you those same five stories, and you'll keep listening.

© Shutterstock

The one who arrives late and leaves early -

They say they have a busy schedule, and it's only after they're gone that you realize they were really just there for the food.

© Shutterstock

That one on a diet - They refuse to eat or drink anything delicious and seasonal, going on about how many calories are in everything and totally killing the vibe.

© Shutterstock

The couple that’s fighting -

They’re trying to put on a good face, maybe even holding off news of the divorce until after the holiday season, but everyone can tell something’s off by the way they’re verbally stabbing each other at every chance.

© Shutterstock

The newborn baby - There always seems to be at least one tiny human at the gathering, and a line quickly forms as everyone wants a turn to hold the warm, squishy bundle. 

© Shutterstock

The snap-happy paparazzi - These people capture everything, especially those mouth-wide-open eating candids, all of which will be on Facebook before the end of the party. Now everyone gather for the Formal Family Portrait!!

© Shutterstock

The safety-net cousin - We all have that one cousin who, upon seeing them at a family function, makes us sigh with relief.

© Shutterstock

The unpaid babysitter - This is usually a younger relative who is left with all the kids. They sit at the too-small kids’ table, and you watch them with the satisfaction that it’s not you.

© Shutterstock

The politically incorrect one -

They’re the ones responsible for those highly offensive remarks that everyone drinks about in the name of just getting through the night.

© Shutterstock

The one everyone stopped worrying about - They haven’t found a career, a home, a partner, or anything stable besides a cat who they kiss on the mouth, but everyone has just accepted them as a great party companion. 

© Shutterstock

The long-time single aunt who brings her "friend" - You know it, and they know you know it.

© Shutterstock

The little troublemaker who suddenly grew up -

They haven’t shown up in years, but suddenly they reemerge, all grown up and handing out heart attacks.

© Shutterstock

The dad of jokes -

Whether they’re a dad or not, they have mastered the genre of bad jokes, almost as if they’ve been rehearsing all year.

© Shutterstock

The holiday realist - Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, they feel the need to tell children the bloody origins or myths behind every loving gathering.

© Shutterstock

The aggressive traditionalist -

The presents must be opened at the same time every year, the cheesy potatoes have to use the same three cheeses, and the same movie must be watched, or else why do it at all?!

© Shutterstock

The extended invite -

The lonely neighbor someone invited to the family gathering, who stays mostly quiet except until they share some strangely strong opinion on the Illuminati.

© Shutterstock

The angel - They appease every relative, from listening to their strong opinions, keeping them entertained and hydrated, helping with the dishes, and more. How do they manage?

© Shutterstock

The workaholic -

They’re constantly taking calls and sending emails, glued to their phone. You never know, however, if they’re working hard or avoiding family.

See also: Which office Christmas party stereotype are you?

© Shutterstock

The workaholic -

They’re constantly taking calls and sending emails, glued to their phone. You never know, however, if they’re working hard or avoiding family.

See also: Could it be someone else? Why your family must have an AI safe word

© Shutterstock