A Complete Guide to Hosting a Memorable Friendsgiving 

Friendsgiving is a wonderful opportunity to gather with loved ones, share a delicious meal, and create lasting memories. Here’s to planning the perfect Friendsgiving, from menu ideas to festive decor and fun activities:  

While food isn’t the most essential part of Thanksgiving, it can be the highlight. Potluck style is an excellent way for all friends to contribute so that everyone can have a stress-free and fun evening. For appetizers, a charcuterie board allows guests to pick and choose their favorite cheeses and meats, and Ina Garten’s stuffed mushrooms are an easy recipe that’s a hit every time!  

For mains and sides, we must start with Tini’s Viral Turkey Recipe, which has over 5.4 million likes on TikTok for good reason. It’s super juicy and flavorful, and the perfect pairing is a savory and spiced stuffing. Homemade cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes are a must, and collard greens are classic in many American households for a veggie side. Cornbread adds a bit of sweetness to the meal, and to top that off, apple and pumpkin pie are great classic desserts to end the night.  

Décor can include fall-themed items like pumpkins, gourds, and autumn leaves, and if you’re in the mood to DIY, you can make centerpieces with flowers, candles, or fall foliage with basic supplies from Hobby Lobby. Festive tablecloths, napkins, colorful plates, and silverware will elevate your table setting, and warm, inviting lighting, such as candles or string lights, set the mood. Crank up this “Hot Apple Cider” playlist on Spotify to make it feel like autumn in your living room.  

Activities and games can be played after dinner. Include classics like Monopoly and Scrabble, Charades, or Pictionary with a Thanksgiving twist, which can be other great options! If you prefer to go the craft route, making leaf garlands, painting pumpkins, or DIY Thanksgiving cards can be fun, and if all of these ideas sound like they could be more enticing, you can go right with a movie night. Traditional Thanksgiving movies like Home Alone or A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving will heighten the coziness, especially accompanied by blankets and hot cocoa. 

By following these tips, you can host a memorable Friendsgiving that your guests will be talking about for years to come. Enjoy a stress-free holiday season by coming to us prior, for all your industrial repair needs.