Family reunions. Whether you're forced to go or you count down the days until its arrival, the big event is sure to be chock-full of bear hugs, cheek pinching, and - maybe (whether they're celebratory or necessary) - some adult beverages.

Causing your whole clan to convene, there are many exciting aspects of your reunion to look forward to:

Like family togetherness, for example:

Over the Hedge by T Lewis and Michael Fry

Getting the chance to catch up with those cool relatives that you rarely get to see:

The Buckets by Greg Cravens

And those somewhat scary family members that you wish you'd see less of:

Drabble by Kevin Fagan

After all, we've all got a "crazy uncle Bill," don't we?

Garfield by Jim Davis

Say what you will about your wacky relatives, but we know one thing you can thank them for: endless entertainment. There's never a dull moment at a family reunion.

Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce

Even if you think you could do without that "excitement," you have to admit - you'd miss the abundantly appetizing spread of food that accompanies all of the family cooks coming together.

Cathy by Cathy Guisewite

Even as a reunion non-believer, if you look on the bright side you'll see that they're really not that bad (bearable, at least). Just make sure you're not the one planning it:

Cornered by Mike Baldwin