Casual Get-Togethers (Informal Occasions)

1. A flat, open, unroofed platform attached to a house.
6. A paved outdoor area adjoining a house.
8. Informal talk between two or more people.
9. The action or sound of laughing.
10. An informal gathering place or occasion.
12. Light, open-toed footwear.
16. Free from tension and anxiety.
20. An apparatus for cooking food over an open flame or coals.
21. A casual gathering to watch films, often at home.
25. An informal outdoor meal where food is cooked on a grill.
26. Enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
29. A celebration or joyful occasion.
30. Small dishes eaten before a main course.
32. Games played on a pre-marked surface or "board."
34. A social gathering held around the open rear of a vehicle, often before a sporting event.
35. An evening gathering focused on playing board games or card games.
37. To recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy, or indolent manner.
38. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
40. People invited to a social occasion.
41. A casual meal eaten outdoors, often in a park or backyard.
42. Sweet courses eaten at the end of a meal.
43. Durable casual trousers made of denim.

2. Friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
3. Eyewear to protect from bright sunlight.
4. A casual upper body garment, often T-shirt or polo.
5. Not formal or ceremonial.
7. A portable insulated box for keeping food and drink cool.
8. Relaxed and unconcerned.
11. Providing physical ease and freedom from pain.
12. Casual trousers ending above the knee.
13. People living next door or nearby.
14. People with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
15. Beverages served at a casual gathering.
17. A large outdoor fire, often part of a casual gathering.
18. Giving a portion of something to another or others.
19. Happening or arising without external cause; impromptu.
22. A person who entertains guests.
23. To relax and unwind in a casual setting.
24. Games played with playing cards.
27. Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
28. A coming together of people.
31. A meal or party to which each guest contributes a dish.
32. The area behind a house, often used for casual gatherings.
33. Outdoor games played on grass, like cornhole or frisbee.
36. Small amounts of food eaten between meals.
39. Sounds arranged in a pleasant or interesting way, often played at informal events.