Friendsgiving Ideas: Hand-Selected Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Gathering
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What is Friendsgiving?
Friendsgiving is pretty much just a regular ol’ Thanksgiving but celebrated with friends. It’s a way for individuals who are alone for the holidays to get together and celebrate all the things they're thankful for, like friendship! It may also just be an additional gathering ahead of the actual Thanksgiving Day feast that’s typically celebrated with family.
Often, it is a more casual affair with the host with providing the main course and each guest bringing a side, drink, or dessert.
So, if you’re hosting your group’s gathering this year we have some Friendsgiving ideas you can put to use including Friendsgiving Decor, Table Setup, and Activities.
Let’s get started!
Friendsgiving Decor Ideas
Decor for Friendsgiving can be kept simple. You can easily create homey, fall vibes with just a few items.
1. Start by welcoming your guests to Friendsgiving with a beautiful fall wreath on your door.
Not much else is needed for outdoor decor. Since everyone is going to be celebrating inside, why waste money outside?
2. Aren’t these lanterns so cute?
They would look amazing above the dining room or food table or even in a doorway. These definitely set fun and playful vibes for your Friendsgiving gathering.
3. If you want to add even more fun elements, this Friendsgiving Balloon display will do the trick!
Set it up in an entryway, over the food table, or against a wall as a photo-op!
4. Extend the Friendsgiving Decor to the Living Room.
We all know the dining room is the star of the show, but if you want to add a little Thanksgiving spirit to your living room then these pumpkin pillows are a MUST. Perfect for the couch, shelf, or even your counter!
Friendsgiving Ideas for a Table-Setting
1. Once again, keep it simple when it comes to setting the table for your Friendsgiving gathering
Start with a table runner in a nice fall color to set the mood. The terracotta color is amazing!
2. Choosing a centerpiece is the next must-have for your table setting.
This one is modern and not so large that it will interfere with conversation at the table.
3. What about the dinnerware?
Not everyone has nice china and wants to have a long clean-up session after the Friendsgiving festivities have ended. If that sounds like you, check out these one-time used dinnerware sets. Can you believe they’re plastic!?
This set is so festive.
4. Placemats can help finish off the look.
If you think you might like to complete the look of your table with some placemats, take a look at these pumpkin-shaped ones. The linen color goes perfectly with all the other fall colors in your decor.
Friendsgiving Ideas for Activities
So many Friendsgiving gatherings turn into impromptu game nights, so here are a few fun ones you can have on hand.
1. A game aptly named for the occasion.
This game is literally called Friendsgiving! It’s a fun way to see how much you really know about your friends!
2. Have a little Thanksgiving themed fun.
Try out some Thanksgiving Trivia with some Fall-related prizes for the highest score.
Some fall fun prizes could be coffee or this adorable pumpkin-shaped candle.
3. Spark a Conversation
If you want to learn more about your friends or get some interesting discussions going, these conversation starters would be perfect for you!
4. Try out some silly photo props.
These speak for themselves... just a few fun photo props for the obligatory Friendsgiving photos.
5. Discover your Turkey Name
Not really a game, but just a fun little thing you can have guests do as they arrive. Just called me Sugared Feather Bottom… ;)
Just two more things you may be able to put to use….
2. Friendsgiving Wine Labels
Good luck planning your Friendsgiving celebration! Let me know if any of these Friendsgiving ideas helped you out in the comments below.
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