13 Cultural Experiences You’ll Have At A Black Friendsgiving
The holiday season is upon us, and that means sales ads, excessive shopping, specialty drinks, decorative clothing, and an influx of communal gatherings and celebrations.
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Recently, Friendsgiving celebrations have become a popular trend among people. However, every group is nuanced, and the cultural expectations are different among every friend circle, mainly if that circle is filled with Black people. Let's look at some things you can expect at your Black Friendsgiving.
1.Food. This is not the time to try out new recipes. Stick to what's tried and true. You will be judged accordingly for that new recipe you thought looked so good online.
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2.There will be an open bar, so don't be rude. Bring a bottle, and be merry.
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3.A playlist will serve as the soundtrack for the day, so make sure those dance moves are tight.
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4.Games. Please learn and understand the house rules for every card game that happens. No one wants to destroy a friendship over Spades or UNO.
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5.Speaking of games, be prepared to defend Black culture with challenge games like Culture Tags and Black Card Revoked.
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6.At some point, there will be an intense conversation around politics, race, and/or faith.
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7.But at the end of the day, we recognize our differences make us great. It's all love in the end.
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8.We also show love with a dose of shade. Get your clap backs prepared now.
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9.When some of the other activities end, we will gather to watch a blassic (Black and classic) holiday movie to officially start the Christmas season.
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10.But don't let the calm fool you. The vibe will likely turn back up with a singalong.
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11.Oh, be prepared to serve looks. You need to bring your best outfits to the living room.
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12.We will also start ending the night by talking about the Secret Santa exchange.
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13.And just when we thought it was over, the playlist cues the right song, and the celebration turns back up.
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Friendsgiving celebrations are essential for friend groups, and like many things, Black people always add our little sauce to the shindig. So, come with good vibes, and make memories that will last forever.
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