Thanksgiving is almost here. If you are a fan of this holiday, chances are you have multiple Thanksgiving parties to go to. A popular tradition recently is hosting or attending a Friendsgiving party, which is giving Thanksgiving a run for its gravy.
The point of a Friendsgiving party is so you can unwind with your friends over food, drinks, and laughter without the stress of family and all those intrusive conversations that Uncle Joe or Aunt Betty spark up. If you are a student staying on campus for the holiday or hosting a Friendsgiving party at your apartment, here are some tips and activities to host the perfect Friendsgiving.
So, you have decided to throw a Friendsgiving party. Starting with the basics, send out invitations. Remember, don’t invite more than you can fit. Digital e-cards are the easiest way to invite friends over. Make sure you include on the invitation details about the menu and what they should bring. You will want to establish who is bringing what. Traditionally, the host will bake the turkey, and guests bring the sides and/or desserts. Making Friendsgiving a potluck is fun and can showcase what your friends’ cooking talents are.
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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the people in your life. Create a thank you note station with cards, pens, and stamps. Guests can write a thank you note to others, and they can read them to everyone, or they can seal the envelopes and you can mail out the cards the next day. This is something easy and in the tradition of giving thanks.
If you want to think outside the box, a fun activity you can do for Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving piñata. Who says that a piñata should only be for kids’ birthday parties? After dinner, everyone can “get smashed” and release any built-up tension they have before going to their own family’s Thanksgiving. Fill it with fall goodies like pumpkin spiced candies and K-Cups.
The best part of any Friendsgiving feast is of course the leftovers! Have a Friendsgiving leftover station in a little corner with to-go containers. You can even get creative and personalize the containers with your name and year on them. Have your guests fill up so you are not stuck with leftovers in your fridge for days to come.
I hope you were able to find some inspiration for your Friendsgiving party this year. There is never a wrong time to celebrate with friends, so have fun and enjoy the party planning process!
