
How Friendsgiving found its place in the holiday season
CNN
For many people in the US, the end of November is populated by two holidays: Thanksgiving, the family-oriented mainstay, and, increasingly, Friendsgiving.
The unofficial holiday has been growing in popularity for the better part of a decade. First appearing in corners of the internet in 2007, the term "Friendsgiving" didn't start circulating significantly until 2013, according to Google search data. Since then, though, it's been ubiquitous.
From articles on how to throw a successful Friendsgiving dinner, to an eponymous 2020 Netflix movie, the holiday has come a long way from its casual origins. And though there are no official numbers on how many people celebrate, its rising status in the public consciousness shows just how popular celebrations have become.

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