Friendsgiving
Non-relatives' November dinner
Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving-style meal celebrated with friends rather than family, typically held on or near the American holiday.
The blend of "friends" and "Thanksgiving" emerged in the early 2000s as young adults—often living far from relatives—created their own traditions: We're hosting Friendsgiving the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
The gathering usually features potluck dishes and a more casual atmosphere than the traditional family dinner.
Communal meal, shared contributions
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
sharing · laughter · hugs · conversations · hostess · guestlist · invitations · roommates
Wattled North American fowl
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- cornbreadQuick bread from maize
- rollsSmall rounded breads
casserole · macaroni · yams · biscuits · pecans · sides · leftovers · seconds
Appreciative state of mind
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- blessingsFavors from the divine
- toastsRaised-glass honors
- reflectionReturned light or thought
mindfulness · grace · kindness · generosity · warmth · acknowledgment · contentment · gratefulness
Gathering mature crops
- pumpkinsLarge orange autumn gourds
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- ciderPressed apple beverage
cranberries · squash · gourds · maple · nutmeg · chestnuts · frost · cornucopia
Occurring every year
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- customHabitual group practice
- planningArranging for future events
- homemadePrepared at one's residence
recipes · hosting · rotating · firstyear · tradition · decorations · tablescape · photobooth
potluck
Communal meal, shared contributions
- togethernessState of close connection
- bondingForming close connections
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
fellowship · sharing · laughter · hugs · conversations · hostess · guestlist · invitations · roommates · houseguests
turkey
Wattled North American fowl
rolls · casserole · macaroni · yams · biscuits · pecans · sides · leftovers · seconds · platters
thankfulness
Appreciative state of mind
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- blessingsFavors from the divine
- toastsRaised-glass honors
reflection · mindfulness · grace · kindness · generosity · warmth · acknowledgment · contentment · gratefulness · support
harvest
Gathering mature crops
cider · cranberries · squash · gourds · maple · nutmeg · chestnuts · frost · cornucopia · sweaters
annual
Occurring every year
homemade · recipes · hosting · rotating · firstyear · tradition · decorations · tablescape · photobooth · contribution
- NovemberVeterans Day, Election Day, Remembrance Day, All Saints Day, All Souls Day
- social gatheringsparty, birthday party, wedding reception, dinner party, house party
- Holiday Mashups
friend, friends, friendly, friendliness, unfriendly, befriend, befriended, friendship, friendships