As you may or may not know, there has been a recent craze of a non-traditional Thanksgiving called Friendsgiving. This new holiday is dedicated to bringing friends together to celebrate the day outside of the traditional setting of it being strictly a family gathering. I watched a documentary about the 1990's on CNN and found that many started to participate in this affair because of an episode from the well-beloved sitcom, Friends. It was a time when many people saw how friends could engage in the similar tradition of coming together to share a meal and be thankful for the friendships created as well as commemorate the holiday. It is quite interesting seeing how the 90s performed as a catalyst for this event; even today, the youth that came from the era still celebrate with friends before the actual holiday or on the day if they are unable to celebrate with their own families.
Some of the best moments can be made on this insane event. I know one of the funniest for me was when my friends tried to cook a turkey for the first time. It was classic and I am sure many have had similar stories of laughter and chaos. Personally, it seems that these memories will be the most fun to remember from college later in life. I love my family and I enjoy Thanksgiving with them, but something the mishaps that always seem occur on the holiday is what makes the day special. These accidents are terrible in the moment and can seem like the end of the world in the present, but as time passes, they becomes too hilarious to forget. And that's what is important. Whether you are with your family or your friends, the memories are something to treasure.
Along with the craziness of the holiday itself, it is important to remember the true reason for the holiday. I don't mean the pilgrims or the native Americans eating food together, but rather being thankful for everything that had happened during the year and being with good company. People these days think too much into the future rather than being in the present. We worry so much about tomorrow and forget to sit down and take the time to love the moment as it is. Some people may disagree but in the end, time is precious and ever changing. We have to take that moment we can to look at those around us and be thankful for what we have right now. So if you have the chance, always say you love someone if you genuinely do and give the hug that may seem like a small gesture. Because at the end of the day, you don't know what could happen tomorrow so it's important to cherish today.
To everyone, I truly hope you have a happy holiday and Happy Friendsgiving/Thanksgiving!
