Joan Vassos and Chock Chapples' first holiday season together could set the tone for their entire relationship

After getting engaged The golden bacheloretteJoan Vassos and Chock Chapple are spending their first festive season as a duo, and this could be a pivotal moment in their relationship. If this seems like a lot of pressure, that's because it is. By spending the holidays together, they will learn a lot about each other and spend more time with each other's families. Joan, 61, has four adult children, while Chock, 60, has two adult children. Both are very close to their children and are determined to reunite their families after their engagement.

Although Joan and Chock met each other's children during The golden bachelorette In season one, the vacation will be the first time everyone spends time together, away from the prying eyes of a camera crew. Since getting engaged, Joan and Chock seemed genuinely happy together and wanted to share that happiness with their children. They we recently spent Thanksgiving together at Joan's house in Marylandand then they can spend Christmas in Kansas with Chock. Read on to find out how Joan and Chock's entire future could depend on how well the vacation goes.

Joan and Chock's Thanksgiving went well

Or so it seemed

The first big test for Joan and Chock was Thanksgiving, and The Golden Bachelor The Season 1 couple seemed to have passed with flying colors. Joan invited Chock and his children, Taylor and Tyler Chapple, to her Maryland home, along with her own children; Nicholas, Erica, Allison and Luke. Joana later posted photos on Instagram of Vassos Chapple's Thanksgiving holiday gathering and everything seemed to be going well, but Joan and Chock's later comments suggest there may be some family drama.

Although Joan and Chock's vacation photos suggest their first family reunion was a success, The golden bachelorette couple recently made some worrying comments. Joana recently posted a video on Instagram in which she and Chock talk about reuniting their families. At a certain point, Joana admits that “the family part is a little more difficult now.“ It's unclear what Joan meant by the statement, but it could suggest that not all of her children are supportive of the relationship.

Joan celebrated her late husband's birthday

John will always be a part of Joan's life

Long before joining the cast of The golden bachelorette In season one, Joan was married to John Vassos and they were deeply in love. After 32 years of marriage and four children, John was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 2021, leaving Joan a widow. John's birthday fell during the holiday season, and Joan and her family went to the cemetery to sing Happy Birthday for John.

Chock and her children were at Joan's house when she and her children went to the cemetery, which Joan acknowledged was a little strange, but everyone made it work. Joan made it clear that John would always be a big part of her life, which Chock accepted. Chock also lost someone he loved. In 2022 Katherine Goree engaged to Chock for nine years passed away after a battle with cancer. After we met in The golden bachelorette In the first season, the two learned that there is room in their hearts for more love.

Joan & Chock's Family Plans

Christmas is coming

After spending Thanksgiving at Joan's house in Maryland, perhaps Joan and Chock will invite all of their children to spend Christmas at Chock's house in Kansas. Since I got engaged The golden bachelorette In the first season, Joan and Chock decided to keep their homes and travel back and forth until they found a new place to live together. They've been spotted apartment hunting in New York, so their next Christmas together could be in the Big Apple.

The golden bachelorette the first season can be streamed on Hulu.

Sources: Joana Vassos/Instagram, Joana Vassos/Instagram