Big events are fun — birthdays, weddings, holidays — but honestly? What makes a Friendships feel really special are the tiny things. The weekly catch-ups. The inside jokes. That one photo you always recreate every summer without fail.
You don’t need a huge calendar of events to feel close to your people. In fact, creating a few small rituals can bring more warmth, connection, and joy than any big night out.
Here’s how to start a few tiny traditions that feel effortless — and unforgettable.
1. The Weekly (or Monthly) “No Plans Hang”
No pressure, no dress code, no dinner reservations. Just one standing invite to hang out with zero expectations. Maybe it’s:
- Every Tuesday after work — tea and talking rubbish
- The first Sunday of each month — sweatpants, coffee, and memes
- A quick FaceTime catch-up every other Friday, even if you’re just folding laundry
The consistency is what makes it special. It becomes something to count on, even when life is chaotic.
2. Swap Seasonal “Little Gifts”
Forget birthdays or holidays — surprise each other with out-of-nowhere tokens. A snack you know they love. A hand cream that smells amazing. A fridge magnet with a terrible pun. A Zalando gift card ( or a Zalando gavekort if your friend’s Danish). It’s not about cost — it’s about thought.
Even better? Make a ritual out of it. Every spring, you give each other something pastel. Every Halloween, you exchange the worst novelty socks you can find. Bonus points if you use extra wrapping.
Or if you want to keep it super simple, just send a digital gift. A gift card is a lovely way to say “thinking of you” without overthinking it. They get to pick something they actually want, and it still feels personal.
3. Start a Shared Notes App or Photo Album
This one’s underrated. Create a digital space where you both add to a running list:
- Things to try (recipes, bars, movies)
- Random thoughts and quotes
- Photos you love but never post
- Silly things you overhear on public transport
It becomes your own little treasure trove of memories, and over time, it’s something you’ll scroll through with big feelings and bigger laughs.
4. Pick a “Friendiversary” and Celebrate It Like It’s Real
Who says anniversaries are just for couples? Choose a date that means something (the day you met, a trip you took, the first time you got way too drunk together) and make it your friendiversary.
How you mark it is up to you — a card, a cheesy post, a shared bottle of wine, something useful like an Imerco gift card, which is a Danish store, so Imerco gavekort is what you need to type in,or recreating an old photo. It’s silly, sure. But also kind of wonderful.
5. Create a “Comfort Routine” for When Life Gets Messy
Sometimes one of you will have a rough week. Or a month. Or year. And those are the moments when a tradition can feel like a lifeline.
Maybe it’s always showing up with dumplings. Or sending memes at midnight. Or dropping off a snack and leaving without making them talk. A small pick-me-up present, like a Salling gift card (Salling gavekort). Create a quiet signal that says, “I’ve got you,” even when it’s hard to find the right words.
6. Make a “Go-To” Comfort Watch List Together
You know those shows or movies you both love rewatching? Make a shared list — your comfort lineup for when one of you needs cheering up or just background vibes. Could be sitcoms, cheesy romcoms, or even oddly specific documentaries.
Rewatching something familiar, even virtually together, is like a warm blanket for the brain. Bonus if you have a specific snack you always pair with it — boom, new tradition.
7. Send Each Other Random Voice Notes
Forget carefully worded texts — hit record and send whatever’s on your mind. A weird dream. A rant about your commute. A reminder that they’re awesome. Voice notes are casual, unfiltered, and way more personal than a message. Plus, you can listen back to them later when you’re missing each other. It’s like a tiny time capsule of your friendship.
8. Name Your Group Chat Something Ridiculous (And Change It Often)
Whether it’s just the two of you or a chaotic crew, give your group chat a fun, rotating name based on recent events, inside jokes, or totally random vibes. It sounds silly — and it is — but it turns your everyday conversations into an ongoing game. Every name becomes a mini memory. And every time it changes, it’s a little burst of shared joy.
Something Worth Keeping
The best traditions aren’t the fancy ones — they’re the ones you actually stick to. The small rituals that add up to something that feels bigger.
So start one. Just one. It might feel silly at first, but months or years from now, you’ll look back and realize it’s one of your favourite parts of being close to someone.
Because friendship doesn’t need to be loud or perfect. It just needs to show up — often, gently, and with snacks.
