Friendsgiving, explained

November can be a busy time of the year, so it's helpful to know a few things in advance, like what are the shipping times for packages? Is there an election this year? And [music] will you be going home for the holidays?

Millions of people in the US make the decision to travel during this time. In the past few decades, an option besides going home for a Thanksgiving family dinner has emerged.

>> How can they do this to us? It's Thanksgiving.

>> Okay, I tell you what. How about if I cook dinner at my place? I'll make it just like mom's.

>> Will you make the mashed potatoes with the lumps?

>> The hit 90s TV sitcom Friends has been associated with the popularization of Friendsgiving. [music] >> It's Friendsgiving. Friendsgiving.

>> Friends Giving. >> It's like the end in a note where I must say, >> oh yeah, Friendsgiving.