The true meaning of Friendsgiving

Video VideoThe true meaning of FriendsgivingOver the river and through the woods to a Friendsgiving feast we go.by Gina BartonNov 18, 2025, 10:58 AM UTCShareGiftThanksgiving is arguably one of the yummiest celebrations in the US and one where youre expected to be home for the holidays. But, what are your options when going home isnt one? In recent decades, Friendsgiving has emerged as the go-to choice as an additional event or complete alternative to Thanksgiving.It can be tough during the holidays with the pressures of trying to get everything just right to present yourself as a well-adjusted adult hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, or to be present with family that may think they know whats best for you. Friendsgiving has opened the door to do things a little bit differently. The intention is to have a laid-back, low-pressure (or over-the-top, totally up to the host) potluck-style dinner with friends and other people in your chosen community because as cheesy as it sounds, friends are the new family.Friendsgiving was seemingly plucked from obscurity in the 2010s. While its exact origins are debated, it was likely widely practiced prior to its fame on The Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2011. Even then, it took a few more years for it to pick up steam in the media.Watch this video to learn how Friendsgiving went from a friendly potluck dinner to a cultural mainstay.This video is presented by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. T-Mobile doesnt have a say in our editorial decisions, but their support does make our reporting possible.You can find this video and many others like this on Voxs YouTube Channel.See More: CultureInternet CultureSocial MediaTechnologyVideoMost PopularTake a mental break with the newest Vox crosswordInside the war tearing the Heritage Foundation and the American right apartWhy didnt Biden release the Epstein Files?The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explainedTheres a curious trend dividing Latino RepublicansAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad.