Friendsgiving is a fun play on the traditional Thanksgiving, allowing friends to allocate time to celebrate their friendships. Traditionally, Friendsgiving is celebrated on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and involves more appetizers and fun drinks. We have the perfect guide to setting up the perfect Friendsgiving, from decoration essentials to recipes.
Decorations
When putting together your Friendsgiving, keep in mind the typical Thanksgiving color palette: orange, yellow, and red. Symbols, like leaves and turkeys, are also fitting. Here are some simple decorations to spruce up your Friendsgiving party.
Garland
Whether you decide to hang a garland, string it above your fireplace, or even use it to create a centerpiece, finding one full of leaves and fall colors easily fits the theme.
Candle holders
This outside-of-the-box decoration idea is perfect for Friendsgiving. All you need are tiny candles to fill the holders and you have lots of little turkeys running around your Friendsgiving! If you want to avoid flames, try using electric candles.
Decorative pumpkins and gourds
Whether they are real or fake, gourds and pumpkins add a simplistic touch to your decorations. These, like the turkeys, can be used across the table as centerpieces or combined in a bowl to make one large centerpiece for a table or counter.
Hosting essentials
No one wants to deal with a bunch of extra dishes or breakables the day before Thanksgiving, so plan accordingly when hosting to avoid the dishwasher buildup. Avoiding ceramic, glass, and other breakable serving dishes will also prevent any potential breaks. Make sure to have plenty of garbage bags on hand. This will make clean up much easier.
Cups
Investing in plastic, styrofoam, or aluminum cups will prevent any breaks. Plus, it is another way to add a personalized touch to Friendsgiving!
Napkins
Even though investing in reusable napkins is the standard for many Thanksgivings, paper napkins are much easier and also add that touch of personalization to match a theme.
Plates and plasticware
Lastly, plastic plates and utensils are a hosting staple, even outside of Friendsgiving. Try to find plates, utensils, cups, and napkins that all match. This will make your theme cohesive and your whole space flow together.
Drinks and appetizers
Mocktails and appetizers will ensure you and your friends are not too full the day before a big Thanksgiving dinner. Hosting a Friendsgiving with appetizers is a fun way for you and your friends to show off your creativity and try various new dishes. Whether you need a show-stopping drink or a shareable dish, we have some tasty recommendations.
Mocktails
- Apple ginger fizz
- Festive sangria mocktail
- Cranberry basil spritzer
- Holiday mojito with cranberry and pomegranate
- Easy sparkling holiday party punch
Appetizers
All you need now is some entertainment! Card games or movies are the perfect way to entertain a large group of friends. With some good food and a little bit of decoration, you are sure to host a great Friendsgiving!
