While Thanksgiving is a ritual that often involves a combination of relatives, rich food, football, travel and mandatory family togetherness, Friendsgiving is, by definition, an alternative to the traditional holiday. It can be whatever you want it to be! The two main ingredients are great friends and good food. From there, make it as formal or casual, traditional or trendy as you desire.
Whether you celebrate Friendsgiving in place of the conventional holiday or in addition to it, it's a great opportunity to savor the season in your own special way. Here are some tips to get started.
- Choose the people you want to spend time with. At a family gathering, you may not have much say about who gathers around your dining table. At Friendsgiving, it's all about hand picking your favorite people, or those that don't have anywhere else to go during the holidays. The only rule is to ensure the guest list consists of people who bring you joy.
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