You can’t pick your family, but you can choose your friends, which is why Friendsgiving is so much fun. Of course you love even the craziest of relatives, but there’s nothing better than spending the day eating and drinking with your chosen family.
Here are the five reasons why celebrating Thanksgiving with friends is just as good, if not better, than the real thing.
5. You can celebrate Friendsgiving whenever you want.
Unlike the official holiday, Friendsgiving can be celebrated any day you and your friends choose. Depending on where everyone works and if they have plans for Thanksgiving with family, it might be difficult for everyone to celebrate on the official day- and that’s ok.
Since Friendsgiving is about the company, not the details, it doesn’t matter if it’s a few days before or after the real day.
4. Friendsgiving gives you another excuse to eat, drink, and celebrate friendship.
Those who do celebrate Thanksgiving with family know that the holidays can be a stressful time that puts even more strain on any existing family dramas. If you spend half your real Thanksgiving biting your tongue, or making sure your clashing relatives are getting along, a Friendsgiving allows you to actually enjoy the holiday and everything it represents.
Not to mention, you can also pig out on your favorite dishes without having to worry that your snarky aunt will make comments on your eating habits.
3. It’s cheaper than the real thing.
As many as 47 million Americans have to travel to get home for Thanksgiving, and along the way, the cost of airfare, gas, and possible hotel bills can quickly add up to a very expensive trip. For those who can’t afford such a pricey trip, Friendsgiving lets them celebrate without emptying their bank accounts.
2. Friendsgiving is stress-free.
Aside from avoiding traveling during one of the busiest times of the year, Friendsgiving is stress and pressure-free because none of the guests will care if the Turkey’s a little dry, or even if the silverware is set properly.
Friendsgivings are typically done pot-luck style, which also keeps the host from have a mental-breakdown trying to prepare an elaborate four course meal. Instead, everyone brings their specialty dish, or assigned item without the stress.
1. Friendsgiving lets the people who can’t celebrate with family get into the holiday spirit.
Just because you can’t celebrate the holiday with your blood doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the holiday altogether. If you can’t afford to make it back home to celebrate with family, or you have complicated family issues, Friendsgiving is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
Your friends already know and accept everything about you and love you for who you are, so there’s no reason to feel alone or left out this Thanksgiving.
Will you be celebrating a Friendsgiving this year? Share with us in the comments below.
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