Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday (at least as an adult). Ours has aways been about family just getting together. No expectations of gifts, religious obligations or doctrine (unless you want to go that way). Just staying home and hanging out.
a properly hung door can not be opened by removing the pins if the door is locked. the gap around the door should be tight enough that the thickness of the door forces it to become wedged into the frame if the door lock bolt is extended into the frame.
are we talking about a parent approved sleepover with his girlfriend?