Is Friendsgiving the new trend of Thanksgiving among Americans?

For most people thanksgiving is traditionally a family holiday where family members gather for lunch and fun events. Family time is wonderful as it fosters the bonds and makes the family a close knit unit. However, considering the tight rope walk of juggling etiquette with the stressful family dynamics at work could be a tough task. In such cases Friendsgiving holiday will be the perfect November stress-reliever. Friendsgiving is celebrated with just friends and no family. It is normally celebrated over the weekend soon after or before thanks giving depending on the convenience of the invitees. So, if you have not yet celebrated friendsgiving, here are a few reasons why you should consider thinking about it.

• Friendsgiving will spread the spirit of a celebration among people who do not spend the holiday with family.
• Thanksgiving can be a stressful time if you have complicated family relationships and far from normal family dynamics. Most people may not be ready to discuss these matters over the table in the presence of family members who make them feel uneasy. So, for people who want to skip it altogether, friendsgiving will be a good option to consider.
• Friendsgiving has no turkey and potato food equations. Anything is acceptable and it is often celebrated as potluck where people bring in various dishes. Add a variety to the table and bring in some new dishes instead of the classic meat dishes.
• It makes a wonderful opportunity for you to savor the diverse culinary delights and the food culture of your friends; as against the thanksgiving ordeal of just one person toiling in the kitchen to get the menu ready and spread out on time!
• Choosing Friendsgiving over Thanksgiving means you will be left with more money in your wallet by the month end. Your friends are more likely to be understanding and supportive than family when it comes to a thin wallet in your pocket.
• Friendsgiving is another day to celebrate friendship.

So, if you are planning to make it a friend centric party this time, you can breathe easy as it is going to be loads of fun and laugher rather than formal dinners, costly thanksgiving gift lists to impress the family and above all huge expectations. If you are on a budget, you can still have ample fun as your friends will be alright with whatever you have in menu for them. Coming to custom gifts, you can choose anything that fits your slim budget as your friends are likely to rate the value of the gifts rather than its sticker price. Choose from simple and cost effective gift ideas like mints, chocolates or pretzels, personalize these with your message and you are all set with a gift that will enjoy a long retention among your guests.

Friendships are important as these add beauty and meaning to one’s life and often thrive beyond the petty issues of ego and attitude unlike family relations. If you thought Friendsgiving is another holiday just invented for the instagram by the millennials, you could be surprised to know how popular these have become in the last few years. So, are you planning to host a friendsgiving party for your buddies? Do share your party ideas and gift tips

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