Thanksgiving is all about food, family and giving thanks. But let’s be honest: Sometimes the holiday conversations can be just as memorable as the meal, and not always for the right reasons.
From awkward questions about your relationship status to debates over politics and religion, family gatherings can come with a little extra drama.
That’s where Friendsgiving comes in.
Friendsgiving is a chance to celebrate with your chosen family, the friends who feel like family, without some of the traditional holiday expectations.
Here are a few reasons why celebrating with friends might be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving plans.
Family gatherings can sometimes come with uncomfortable conversations, unsolicited advice and questions you’d rather not answer.
With Friendsgiving, you get to spend time with people you genuinely enjoy being around. No pressure to explain your life choices or navigate Grandma’s latest political debate.
Forget one person spending days preparing an entire Thanksgiving feast.
Friendsgiving is usually a potluck, meaning everyone contributes something to the table. One friend brings the mac and cheese, another handles the dessert, and someone else shows up with the drinks.
It’s less work, less expense and more time to actually enjoy the party.
Who says Thanksgiving has to happen Thursday afternoon?
Friendsgiving gives you the flexibility to celebrate whenever everyone’s schedules line up. You can host it the weekend before Thanksgiving, on the holiday itself or even after.
And there’s no pressure to stick to a traditional menu. Want tacos instead of turkey? Pizza instead of dressing? Your Friendsgiving, your rules!
Family Thanksgiving might mean dressing up for pictures and making sure everyone looks presentable.
Friendsgiving can be as casual as you want. Come dressed up, wear your favorite matching pajamas or show up in your comfiest sweats.
The only real requirement? Bring an appetite.
Beyond the food, Friendsgiving is an opportunity to create your own holiday traditions.
Think board games, karaoke, movie marathons, music and plenty of laughs. It’s a chance to reconnect with friends, celebrate the year and enjoy the people who have been there for you.
The good news is you don’t have to choose!
Family Thanksgiving gives you a chance to celebrate traditions and the people you’ve known your entire life. Friendsgiving offers a more relaxed way to celebrate the people you’ve chosen to keep in your life.
Both are about connection, gratitude and good food. And if you can squeeze in both celebrations, why not have two Thanksgivings?
