Friendsgiving- Friends are the family you choose

Hello there!

Thanksgiving is usually seen as a traditional American holiday, centred around turkey and pumpkin pie. Although many still stick to these classics, more and more people are adapting the holiday to their needs and wishes.

The Friendsgiving phenomenon has been rapidly growing in popularity, especially for those of us in our 20’s. Many are those who participate in a Friendsgiving, since maybe their family lives far away or they don’t want to be asked for the thousandth time why they’re not married yet. Whatever the reason, more and more people are ditching the family for a festive feast with friends.

Although spending time with others while devouring the most food possible is at the heart of Friendsgiving as much as traditional Thanksgiving, the set-up is a little different. Friendsgiving dinners are strictly potlucks and everyone brings a side dish, dessert, and/or beverage to contribute. The host generally handles the turkey – not because they necessarily want to cook a large bird, but because it’s more convenient not to have to transport it.

Because friends tend to come from different family backgrounds and cultures, a Friendsgiving table can look distinctly more mixed than a traditional Thanksgiving table, with pumpkin pie finding its place alongside fried rice and sushi.

Here is how you can celebrate Thanksgiving while staying true to its meaning: giving thanks for all the good things in your life.

Recipes used:

Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE TART