It’s almost time for Friendsgiving, and you know what that means. Groups of grown-up friends gather to share a turkey, sides, and seasonal sweets feast, followed by partying deep into the night. Friendsgiving is a beautiful way to enjoy the people you love without worrying about the hassle (and travel) of a family gathering — or maybe you’re attending two dinners this year, one for friends and one for family. Of course, what is Friendsgiving without a few gifts? From gifts for the host to fun party gifts for everyone, let’s dive into our favorite Friendsgiving gift ideas for 2024.
Friendsgiving Host Gift Ideas
Is Friendsgiving becoming more popular than Thanksgiving? These days, the two celebrations are closely tied as your “chosen family” becomes just as important as blood relatives.
If one of your friends is kind enough to host the party at their house, they deserve a gift. If everyone brings something nice, your friend who has done all the cooking and hosting will come out ahead. Hopefully, they’ll be enthusiastic to host again next year.
So, what can you give that awesome hosting friend? Try these Friendsgiving host gift ideas!
A Beautiful Cutting Board
For a home chef, a cutting board is always a great gift. Wooden cutting boards can last for ages, but they eventually wear out. Give your friend a beautiful set of solid oak or bamboo cutting boards that will serve them for many future recipes.
A Delicious Gift Basket
Did you see a fantastic gift basket with your host’s favorite treats or bathtime luxuries? Then that’s a perfect host gift! Thanksgiving is a great time for gift basket shopping. Choose something gorgeous and delicious or luxurious that your host can enjoy as they unwind after the party.
Goblets and Chalices
Treat your host like the royalty they are with a beautiful set of goblets or chalices. These super fancy wine glasses will make anyone feel like a queen or king as they sip their favorite seasonal beverages (or soups) from a gilded cup.
Friendsgiving Gift Ideas for All Your Friends
Every group has at least one person who gives gifts to everyone at shared events. If you are “that friend” and little gifts are your love language, go all-out with these personal gifts for every one of your besties.
Hilarious Friendsgiving T-Shirts
First on our list of Friendsgiving gift ideas are hilarious t-shirts. Pick out a set of almost-matching Friendsgiving shirts with hilarious pictures or slogans. We particularly enjoy the “Most likely to” set so you can choose a unique “most likely” for each friend. You can go for: “Most likely to burn the turkey,” “Most likely to drink all the wine,” or “Most likely to do the dishes” for each of your special friends.
Paint-Your-Own Mug or Wine Glass
Make it an arts-and-crafts gift that everyone takes part in. Bring a Paint-Your-Own kit with mugs or wine glasses, and let your friends decorate their cups. You can make them for each other or yourselves, and the results will be a commemorative cup to remember this Friendsgiving together.
Autumn Scented Candles and Bath Bombs
Are you searching for more traditional and cozy Friendsgiving gift ideas? You can get each of your friends an autumn-scented candle and a bundle of bath bombs to take home.
Plush Turkey Hats
If your friends are a bunch of goofballs, they will love a matching set of plush turkey hats. Give everyone a turkey hat, or find different Thanksgiving-themed hats to share and swap.
Personalized Specialty Sweets
If you’re feeling personal, pick out a unique box of specialty sweets for each friend based on their tastes and preferences.
Friendsgiving Gift Ideas for the Party
Sometimes, the perfect Friendsgiving gifts are given to the whole party instead of individual people. When you’re looking for Friendsgiving gift ideas, don’t shy away from gifts that everyone will devour or enjoy before the night is through.
Charcuterie Board
If you see a superb charcuterie board but don’t know who to give it to, just bring it to the party. Everyone will dive into the delicious crackers and cheeses; the board can serve as a host gift.
Pies, Cakes, and Cookies
Friendsgiving is always a potluck, no matter who is hosting. Bring your favorite pie, specialty cake, or a platter of Thanksgiving-themed cookies, and expect the platter to be nothing but delicious crumbs by the end of the party.
Party Games
Last but never least, if you come across a fun party game, bring it along. Everyone loves party games, especially after the drinking starts. Share your findings with the group; they will be a gift worth being thankful for.
Celebrate Friendsgiving With The Refuge
If you’re looking for a great catering option or a place to meet your friends for some after-turkey drinks, The Refuge is here to celebrate Friendsgiving with you. Contact us to inquire about our catering, event hosting, or late-night drinks selection to complete your celebration!