Your Guide to Successful Friendship | Hi BU Blog

In a way, it’s November already and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Of course, taking a break from school and going to see your family is reason enough to get excited. But don’t forget the people who always support you: your friends. Whether you’re coming home for a break or staying on campus, host your own Friendsgiving this year. Here are some ideas to guide you.

1. Divide the recipes

The key to all Friendsgiving is, of course, the food. You can’t celebrate Thanksgiving without a feast. The key here is to share the recipes with friends. This way, no one has to worry about making the whole dinner themselves.

2. Cook themed desserts as a group.

Nothing screams “FALL” more than some of the brand’s desserts. A pumpkin pie is to die for this time of year. Or maybe you can bake and decorate turkey shaped cookies. Whatever you decide, you can’t go wrong with a little sweetness for your Friendsgiving.

3. Decorate your crib

You can’t have a Friendsgiving party without the proper decor. Spice up your home with fall / Thanksgiving themed decorations. You can do it yourself or if you want to make it an event, invite your friends to help. Decorations are one of the best parts of a vacation, don’t overlook them.

4. Play (or watch) football

For athletes, playing soccer is not a bad idea. Synonymous with fall, football has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Any sports fan should have a good time shedding pigskin. But hey, just watching is totally cool too.

5. Take out the games

For this Friendsgiving, prepare games that you and your friends enjoy. Everything is at stake, from Candy Land to Cards Against Humanity, to you and your friends. Just make sure you keep things cordial. Fighting for the monopoly during the “friends” donation would be quite ironic.

6. Take out the movies

Movie marathons with the team are always a great time. Pick a few Thanksgiving classics – we highly recommend A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Or if you’re not really in the mood, just pick one of your favorite movies to kick off. We promise not to judge for your Harry potter movies marathon on Friendsgiving.

7. Create your own traditions

Every group of friends is different – we all have our own favorite ways to hang out and have fun. So be creative and make your Friendsgiving unique for you. It doesn’t matter if your ideal Friendsgiving is an extravagant feast or just chilling out in front of the TV. Do what’s right for you.

8. Create the perfect playlist

No event is complete without great music. This year, create the perfect soundtrack for your Friendsgiving feast. Get Creative: There aren’t many Thanksgiving songs, so feel free to mix and match different genres. It’s up to you to decide if you want a Post Malone or Billy Joel Friendsgiving this year.

Need some inspiration? Here’s a great Thanksgiving playlist courtesy of Spotify:

9. Meet in the dining room

If you’re staying local during the break, check out the dining room’s Thanksgiving food. Marciano Commons offers a full Thanksgiving meal from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. If you can, bring some friends and drop by for some great food. Check the dining room times for the break here.

Happy Holidays, Terriers! We hope you enjoy this Friendsgiving guide. No matter where you are, we wish you a great Thanksgiving break. And while you may not be able to host your own Friendsgiving this year, let your friends know that you are grateful for them – they might not realize how much they mean to you.