This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Nov 25, 20159 Ways To Make Sure Thanksgiving Doesn't SuckYou only have one job so do it right!by brittaniepyperCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. How to Not Destroy Your Thanksgiving Gravy 2. What the Heck is a Yam Anyway? 3. You’re the One Ruining Your Mashed Potatoes 4. Have You Ever Wondered Why Cranberry Sauce Cans Are Upside Down? 5. 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving 6. 4 Mistakes That Ruin Stuffing (and how to fix them) 7. How to Brine a Thanksgiving Turkey 8. 5 Ways to Prepare Perfect Thanksgiving Yams 9. How NOT to Ruin Thanksgiving