How to Host the Perfect "Friendsgiving"

How to Host the Perfect "Friendsgiving" By Emma Campbell

It is almost time for Thanksgiving which means it is time to forget the diet and enjoy some tasty food with your family! Why stop there? Celebrate with your friends too! I'm sure we have all seen Thanksgiving episodes of our favorite shows such as New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the most iconic of them all, Friends. Friendsgiving can be with coworkers, close friends, or you can even reach out and make new friends as well! If that sounds fun to you, here are some ideas for how you can host your own Friendsgiving!

Friendsgiving Host Ideas/Tips

1. Start with the basics and decide on a common theme for Friendsgiving. This way, you can buy and decorate based on your theme!

2. Once you have decided on the theme, it will be easier to decorate your table and prepare any extra decor you need for your Friendsgiving! Encourage your friends to contribute to the theme with matching sweaters or decorations.

3. In between cooking or after Friendsgiving, it is always fun to play a game or maybe you'd like to watch football. Either way, an activity with friends is a good idea when hosting.

Fun games to play with lots of people:

Scattegories
Card Games (ex. B.S., Rummy, Slapjack, Go Fish)
Charades
Taboo

If you don't have a lot of games, check out local thrift stores for more options to play.

4. If you have a variety of foods, it always helps to label dishes so people know what their options are. It also helps to organize how dishes are laid out. Start with sides, then main dishes and end the table with desserts.

5. Maybe you've already had Thanksgiving with your family, and you can't take any more turkey. Break away from traditional Thanksgiving meals and get creative! Consider having a charcuterie board party, a make-your-own pizza party, or another type of party that incorporates everyone's favorite foods. A classic idea would be a potluck where everyone can bring their best dish.

6. As a host, try to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere so that everyone feels comfortable. Use candles or scent warmers to ensure that your place smells good and make sure that you have plenty of seating.

7. Last but not least, dancing with friends or having music playing while celebrating can make Friendsgiving even better! Create a playlist for Friendsgiving or let friends play their favorite songs throughout the night.

Now that we've shared some tips and ideas as well as some Friendsgiving inspiration from our favorite TV shows, it is time to celebrate! Enjoy the holiday season!

Created By

Emma Campbell

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Created with images by hudsoncrafted - "thankful from above table setting" • JillWellington - "cupcakes autumn leaves" • katjasv - "cover plate cutlery" • ThorstenF - "gambling contest poker" • jrydertr - "candle flame bokeh"