Planning a Friendsgiving party soon? I personally love this unofficial holiday because it’s a more laid-back, no-turkey-required celebration. It doesn’t even have to be a dinner party. You can celebrate with a delightful brunch or even a chill picnic under the autumn sun.
Friendsgiving is your chance to bond, share laughs, and count your blessings with your chosen family aka friends! It’s a time to reflect on the year gone by and express gratitude for the good things life has thrown your way. The hilarious inside jokes, the spontaneous adventures, and the unconditional support that comes with true friendship are just some of the things to be grateful for.
So call on your crew – be it friends, neighbors, or even coworkers and get ready to host a Friendsgiving party that’s both fun and meaningful!
Share Moments of Thanks with a Gratitude List
Transform your party into a gratitude bash by creating a vibrant corner where everyone can unleash their thankful spirits. Bring out some pens and colorful paper, and invite your friends to jot down what makes their hearts happy. It could be quirky, sentimental, or downright hilarious.
Set up a designated zone, decorate with some banners, and maybe get some cute stickers they can use for that extra flair. They can write something as wild as ‘Thankful for pizza delivery on lazy nights’ or as heartfelt as ‘Grateful for friends who double as therapists.’ They can share their list before eating or keep the list to themselves. The goal? Create a ripple effect of positivity and happiness that’ll last through the entire Friendsgiving feast.
Add More Seats to the Table and Expand Your Squad
So, you’ve got this awesome crew of friends—tight-knit, close, and absolutely fabulous. But what if this Thanksgiving, you kick it up a notch? Spice things up by throwing open the doors and inviting a fresh face to the feast! After all, more is merrier, right?
Make it even more exciting by turning it into a game! Challenge your pals to bring at least one friend who’s yet to join the party. It’s the ultimate Friendsgiving mission: to expand your circle and build new connections. Imagine the laughter, the stories, and the new connections waiting to be made!
Do Good as a Crew
As you reflect on the blessings that have graced your life this year, why not extend that warmth and kindness to others? It’s time to gather your friends for a heartwarming mission and make a positive impact together!
The plan is to encourage your friends to join forces for a collective act of kindness. You can make a cash donation to a charity close to your heart or gather essential items for those in need. Or you can also opt to do volunteer work together! This way, you don’t just give back to your community, but create lasting memories as well.
Add Playful Vibes with Thanksgiving Games
Make Friendsgiving more special and exciting by playing games! If you’re thinking of ideas, here’s a playbook that you can use:
Thanksgiving Bingo Extravaganza – Create personalized bingo cards featuring holiday-themed items, traditions, or funny mishaps. The first one to shout “Bingo!” gets bragging rights and maybe a sweet treat to go with it!
Guess Who is Thankful – Channel your inner detective with a gratitude-infused twist. Have everyone write down what they’re thankful for on colorful cards, mix them up, and then take turns guessing who wrote each one.
Thanksgiving Family Feud – Be a game show host and create survey-style questions about holiday preferences, funny family traditions, or the best part of the Thanksgiving meal. Split into teams and let the friendly competition begin!
Surprise Your Friends with a Gratitude Journal
In the spirit of spreading joy, why not surprise your friends with gratitude journals at Friendsgiving? These tiny notebooks are where they can write memories of positive things and heartfelt reflections. It’s a special place for them to capture moments that they want to remember.
These gratitude journals aren’t just charming keepsakes. They can help boost mood levels, banish stress, and unlock other awesome benefits! With each scribble and doodle, your friends can fill their days with positivity and savor the good things in life a little longer.
Start an Annual Friendsgiving Tradition
To make this celebration uniquely yours, you can start a simple yet meaningful annual tradition with your friends! This could be a time capsule filled with the quirks, jokes, and cherished memories of each Friendsgiving, waiting to be opened in a laughter-packed ceremony every year. Or, a tablecloth transformed into a living canvas. Let it capture the signature of every friend who’s ever joined the feast; an artwork that evolves with every new face.
These traditions create warm and fuzzy feelings and bring nostalgia to the celebration. It’s like passing down a joyous legacy that your friends, and maybe their friends’ friends, will eagerly embrace.
Hosting Friendsgiving is a mix of laughs, games, and newfound traditions. From sharing gratitude to welcoming fresh faces, each moment adds to the vibe. So, let the good times roll, the games kick in, and those surprise gratitude journals be the cool keepsakes that make your Friendsgiving one for the books.
Which Friendsgiving tip will you try this year?
