Friends are often called "the family you choose," so it makes perfect sense that so many of us choose to spend our Thanksgivings with them, rather than our family.
That being said, Friendsgiving can sometimes get a bit depressing. There's something about a potluck with friends that just doesn't feel enough like Thanksgiving. It lacks the childhood memories, the arguments and the traditions that make Thanksgiving worth celebrating.
Fret not, family-hating turkey lovers; we've compiled a helpful list of "tradition substitutions" to make your Friendsgiving feel more like Thanksgiving.
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