Some are finding Friendsgiving to be just as stressful as traditional Thanksgiving. 

Some are finding Friendsgiving to be just as stressful as traditional Thanksgiving. We’ve been tracking how the number of young consumers who celebrate Friendsgiving has grown—doubling in five the last years. But with the uptick of how-to guides and growing guest lists, some young people are feeling the pressure to host the perfect Friendsgiving. Because the holiday is most popular with those in the 20s and 30s, it’s often an initiation to hosting, and “cooking culture” has helped stoke aspirations for elaborate meals. (NYT)