The modern days of celebration involve friends, family and fun, but more often than not they also involve a dinner, drinks and a dessert.
A good communal example is the potluck, which brings all the aforementioned elements together under one roof, although it isn't the only method of commemorating a special event.
A potluck is a general get together, usually from a religious or community setting, where each person or family brings a dish.
The dishes are laid out cafeteria style, and the meal is a hodgepodge of everyone's desires.
There can be some contention at these meals as allergies are not taken into account and the average diner might not be able to enjoy all of the entrees, but the overall goal is to provide enough food so that everyone can be satiated by whatever they desire.
A meal is the overall goal, but more often than not diversity is abundant as well.
Food gifts are also popular methods of showing support for an event or person.
A commemorative event is usually accompanied with a card.
If you're delayed and can't make it, a thoughtful item is usually given to let the receiver know that they're in your thoughts.
A bouquet is a common gift, although modern incarnations are involving much more than just flowers.
A new twist on the old school bunch of flowers is the arrangement of food.
Fruit is a common theme that can be arranged in a similar pinnacle method with the proper supporting structure.
Trimming the fruit to have a good section showing is imperative, and a new business as developed through the mastery of providing a good showing of food.
Chocolate covered fruit is also commonly advertised.
The fruit is trimmed in geometrically pleasing fashions, such as pineapple cut in the shape of a flower.
Fruits on sticks are hoisted above the arrangement to provide three dimensional appeal beyond the simple pyramid layers.
The gifts provide a showy and tasty way to say thanks or I remember.
The corporate status quo also involves a great deal of gift exchange as an approval or understanding of strategic roles.
In the corporate world, showing approval can be seen in giving the other party members a food gift.
Finding something kosher, allergen free, and desirable can be found in some fruit baskets.
Simple appreciation can be referenced when giving these gifts.
Making a no-reason holiday or celebration is a great method to improve employee morale.
The random perks are what improve employee retention along with predictable celebrations.
Having a random Friday be sponsored by a company that specializes in food gifts is a good way to be sure that everyone is satiated in both body and mind.
At the end of the day, there are an abundance of different occasions and situations in which commemorating or acknowledging an event, person, or milestone is important.
A variety of different methods can be employed to do so, but food is a simple way to be sure that it will be well received.