We had another delightful visit to the Sweet Shalom Tea Room in Sylvania OH last Sunday for their 11:00am seating. David and I met up with dear tea friend Betty Hill. The theme for November is “Friends-giving”.

Doing a Google search came up with several explanations for the meaning of “Friendsgiving”…

Friendsgiving 101: The Origin, Date and Traditions

www.totallypromotional.com/blog/friendsgiving

Oct 24, 2018 · Friendsgiving is a gathering of close friends to share the spirit of Thanksgiving. A shorter definition is “Thanksgiving for friends.” Friendsgiving is sometimes the only Thanksgiving celebration for people who live far away from relatives, or can’t make it home for the traditional holiday due to school, work, weather or health reasons. Some people choose to spend the holiday with friends instead of the family due to estranged relationship.

What Is Friendsgiving? Here’s How This Popular Trend Started …

www.allrecipes.com/article/what-friendsgiving

Like mashed potatoes, the name Friendsgiving is a mashup of “friends” and “Thanksgiving.” The gist is to celebrate the American holiday with your best friends, while feasting on turkey, stuffing, pie, and other traditional fare. There is no set date to host this event — pre- or post-Thanksgiving works just fine.

www.merriam-webster.com/…/friendsgiving–meaning

Friendsgiving is a mashup of the word “friend” and “thanksgiving” that refers to a large meal among friends eaten during the Thanksgiving season. The level of formality is dependent on the participants, but the word first appeared around 2007 as an informal replacement for the holiday typically spent with family.

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