A friend flew to Europe to attend a Taylor Swift concert and brought me back a most appropriate souvenir — friendship bracelets. What a lovely sign of friendship to be thought of during her trip! And what a fantastic trend the Swifties started to celebrate the Eras tour! Friendship bracelets can be traced back through history and cultures as a symbol of sharing a bond. Usually made with inexpensive and accessible items such as yarn, string and beads, the true value of a friendship bracelet comes from creating the gift by hand to share with a friend. Swifties have been bringing, making, trading and gifting friendship bracelets at Eras Tour concerts around the world. Friendship bracelets emphasize the exuberance and community Swifties feel as they gather to meet like-minded fans that culminates in a three-plus-hour concert by their hero. As Taylor Swift sings in “You’re on Your Own, Kid” from her Midnights album, “So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it…” If you’re looking for signs of friendship, look no further than a Taylor Swift concert.