What to Get for Thanksgiving - 7 No-Lose Ideas

Thanksgiving is primarily a family holiday, gathering household, friends, and neighbors around one table. There are no required gifts, but no one comes empty-handed. This article presents seven most popular Thanksgiving gift ideas.

Since 1621, Thanksgiving has been celebrated annually in Canada (2nd Monday in October) and in the United States (4th Thursday in November).

Painting showing Europeans interacting with Indians

In America, this tradition was initiated by the first settlers, who thanked God for a bountiful harvest with a rich feast. This holiday got the status of the state holiday in 1789 after the decree of the first U.S. President George Washington.

The Canadians believe though that they’ve been having this holiday earlier. It is associated with the arrival in 1578 in Newfoundland Englishman Martin Frobisher and his thanks for the successful completion of a difficult journey.

Food for a holiday meal

In the olden days, guests could bring their own dishes for the holiday table. You could honor that tradition and come to the party with a pumpkin pie, a fruit basket, honey, or pecans. After all, these are the dishes, not to mention turkey, that were on the table during that very first feast in 1621.

A plate with a festive cake is on the table, next to it is a glass and forks

INTERESTING FACT: Why the turkey? Because it was the most common bird in the American woods at that time. In addition, it could weigh up to 11 kilograms (24.25 lbs), so it was profitable to cook it.

Serving Items

The perfect Thanksgiving gift for friends can be themed cutlery or stylish wine glasses. And holiday wrap, a bottle of aged wine, and a set of high-quality chocolates are the perfect accompaniment.

You can also give other useful and beautiful items for the home, such as coasters or pie molds, especially with holiday symbols or thank-you notes.

 There is a glass on the table and a pumpkin lies

Decor

Holiday garland or handmade items are sure to delight your loved ones and add color to the holiday. A wreath of autumn leaves, with corn cobs and pumpkins will serve as a symbol of well-being and prosperity. Hand-knotted pumpkins, ceramic figurines depicting colonists or Indians, and even earrings in the form of pumpkin pie - don't limit your imagination to anything!

Festive wreath hanging on the wall

 Portrait of the host

Give the owners of the house their portrait in the guise of the first settlers. The originality and unexpectedness of such a gift will not leave your loved ones indifferent, so that the picture is unlikely to gather dust in the attic or closet later.

Portrait of a family dressed in historical attires with hats stands on a wooden floor near a white brick wall
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Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Portrait of a family dressed in historical attires with hats stands on a wooden floor near a white brick wall
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination
Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination

Wild West family portrait #2 - Any family combination

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Cozy Things

A warm plaid or blanket can be a useful gift, which will be so nice to cover, sitting in front of the TV after a busy day. Warm sweatshirts or hoodies with holiday symbols will also please the hosts of the holiday, because winter will come very soon.

On a red plaid shirt is a case for glasses, and on it are glasses

Candles

A living fire has always added coziness to the atmosphere and a certain primness. Candles would make a very good Thanksgiving gift, especially since there was no electricity at the time of the first settlers. Scented candles, especially if they are yellow, green, or red, would be a worthy alternative.

Lighted candles are on the table

Board games

"Scrabble" or "Jenga" games will be a great excuse to once again gather the whole family and have fun in warm company.

Wooden boards with letters

Thanksgiving gifts are a great way to make your family and friends happy, and to show them how important their place is in your life. And don't forget to wish them happiness and say thank you, because gratitude is the main motive of the whole holiday.