Throw the Best Friendsgiving this Year
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Thanksgiving dinner is often one of the biggest, most stressful meals of the year. And it's a feast you usually enjoy with your family. Friendsgiving, however, is the more casual version of Thanksgiving, which you get to spend with the people you can really have fun and let loose with: your closest friends. This relaxed holiday is all about staying low key, removing stress from your life, and simply hanging out with your favorite people. If you want to host one of these get-togethers and you're not sure where to start, these tips will help.
Digital Invitations Are Okay
First of all, you'll want to send out invitations to your Friendsgiving event, but it's perfectly fine to do so digitally. Email is the best option because you can write as much or as little as you need about the big day. Of course, you can go the extra mile by sending out paper invitations in the mail. Just be sure you send them out early enough so guests can RSVP before the date. This also gives you time to learn how to cook a turkey. In addition to providing the time and date, reach out to find out if any of your guests have special dietary needs.
Pick a Perfect Date
Speaking of dates, your friends are probably going to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their families on the holiday or the weekend after it. For this reason, it's best to choose a date at least a week before or after Thanksgiving. After all, no one wants to fill up on their mom's turkey and Thanksgiving sides and then come eat again at your place. And they may even be out of town for a few days.
You Cook the Turkey
Now that you have your invitations in the mail (or the inbox), it's time to think about food. If you plan to serve traditional Thanksgiving foods, it's essential to learn how to cook a turkey. No matter what other traditions you start, that's always the host's job. Of course, if you and your friends aren't crazy about traditional turkey and Thanksgiving sides, or you have no interest in learning how to cook a turkey, it's perfectly fine to serve something else, whether it's a ham or chicken, or even something totally out there, like barbecue or pizza.
Have Everyone Bring a Dish
Another established Friendsgiving tradition is having guests bring the remaining dishes to go with your main course. It's always best when it's a potluck meal. If you're serving turkey, have them bring traditional Thanksgiving sides. If you're serving barbecue, have them bring things like macaroni and cheese, coleslaw or potato salad.
Don't Skimp on Seating
Even though Friendsgiving is more casual than your average Thanksgiving dinner, you still want to make sure everyone is comfortable. That doesn't necessarily mean eating at your formal dining room table, but you do need to provide adequate seating and table space so that no one is balancing a plate on their knees on your couch.
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Digital Invitations Are Okay
First of all, you'll want to send out invitations to your Friendsgiving event, but it's perfectly fine to do so digitally. Email is the best option because you can write as much or as little as you need about the big day. Of course, you can go the extra mile by sending out paper invitations in the mail. Just be sure you send them out early enough so guests can RSVP before the date. This also gives you time to learn how to cook a turkey. In addition to providing the time and date, reach out to find out if any of your guests have special dietary needs.
Pick a Perfect Date
Speaking of dates, your friends are probably going to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with their families on the holiday or the weekend after it. For this reason, it's best to choose a date at least a week before or after Thanksgiving. After all, no one wants to fill up on their mom's turkey and Thanksgiving sides and then come eat again at your place. And they may even be out of town for a few days.
You Cook the Turkey
Now that you have your invitations in the mail (or the inbox), it's time to think about food. If you plan to serve traditional Thanksgiving foods, it's essential to learn how to cook a turkey. No matter what other traditions you start, that's always the host's job. Of course, if you and your friends aren't crazy about traditional turkey and Thanksgiving sides, or you have no interest in learning how to cook a turkey, it's perfectly fine to serve something else, whether it's a ham or chicken, or even something totally out there, like barbecue or pizza.
Have Everyone Bring a Dish
Another established Friendsgiving tradition is having guests bring the remaining dishes to go with your main course. It's always best when it's a potluck meal. If you're serving turkey, have them bring traditional Thanksgiving sides. If you're serving barbecue, have them bring things like macaroni and cheese, coleslaw or potato salad.
Don't Skimp on Seating
Even though Friendsgiving is more casual than your average Thanksgiving dinner, you still want to make sure everyone is comfortable. That doesn't necessarily mean eating at your formal dining room table, but you do need to provide adequate seating and table space so that no one is balancing a plate on their knees on your couch.
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