You may already be moved back home by the time Thanksgiving rolls around this year, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to celebrate with your friends. Hosting a virtual Friendsgiving is the perfect way to reconnect, and you don't even need to prepare any food. These ideas will help you plan an event to bring your friends back together and express thanks for each other in this holiday season.
- Make niche Powerpoint presentations. If you've seen this popular trend on TikTok, you know how fun it can be. Have each of your friends make a surprise Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation about any topic they want. Anything goes– it could be ranking their favorite reality show contestants, a deep dive into a conspiracy theory, or why a certain cartoon character would win a fight. These are best if they're super specific and random, so let your imagination run wild.
- Play a Kahoot game. You can compete to answer questions the group makes about each friend, and give a prize to the winner. This is a great way to reminisce on memories and old inside jokes, while adding a competitive touch that will get everyone excited.
- For a unique virtual experience, try an online escape room. All your friends can work together to solve the puzzles, and it will be an engaging and bonding activity that will bring about a sense of normalcy.
- In the days before your Friendsgiving, ask everyone in the group make a gratitude jar, by slipping in a piece of paper anytime they feel thankful for something. Then, during the main event, everyone can take turns reading aloud what's made them happy.
- Although it's not necessary to cook a feast for a virtual Friendsgiving, you could still cook one dish together over Zoom. Everyone can prepare a casserole or dessert at the same time, and eat together afterward via camera.
- Have a background decorating competition. See who can create the best background in their room for Zoom, and enjoy seeing what your friends come up with. You could stick to a Thanksgiving theme, or do anything else your group wants. Be as imaginative as possible to make some elaborate Zoom setups.