Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year–and it’s sure to be a day when New York families from different backgrounds and circumstances will all sit down at the table to celebrate and express gratitude. To help usher in and celebrate this special holiday, we’ve created an abundant list of Thanksgiving-themed picks and gifts (for kids and adults alike) that are perfect way to show loved ones how grateful you are for their presence in your life, or for a treat to yourself to add a little something special to your meal and festivities!
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Pottery Barn Kids Acorn Fabric Placemat
Decorate the children’s table with these cheerful acorn placemats that will make your kids’ table all the more festive! Cotton placements are inscribed with the simple message “give thanks” that will remind your little ones to be thankful for their family. The playful shape of the placemat will keep the kids’ attention right through the dinner and onward to the pumpkin pie. $9.50, potterybarnkids.com -
Brooklyn Candle Studio Pumpkin Harvest Mason Jar Candle
Even if you tend to roll your eyes at the pumpkin spice trend, you'll still love this Brooklyn-made candle! Housed in a rustic mason bar, this pumpkin, cinnamon, clove, and ginger candle is sure to add the right scent to any Thanksgiving celebration! And since the candle is made with 100 percent soy derived from American-grown soy beans with no added dyes or chemicals, you can safely re-use the Mason jar for an iced coffee (perhaps even with a pinch of cinnamon!) after the candle is finished. $24, brooklyncandlestudio.com -
Dylan's Candy Bar Belgian Chocolate Thanksgiving Cheesecake Bites
Serve these delicious treats after a Thanksgiving meal, at your child's next classroom party, or to satisfy your own sweet tooth. Iconic NYC candy emporium Dylan’s Candy Bar is offering up this set of 15 cheesecake bites for the harvest season--and the bites combine two of everyone’s favorites: Cheesecake and Belgian chocolate! Each assortment comes with a gift box and is festively decorated with mini pumpkins. $50, dylanscandybar.com -
Kaufman Mercantile Linen Food Covers
If Thanksgiving dinner is the best thing about the holiday, Thanksgiving leftovers are arguably a close second. When you need to cover your leftover pumpkin pie, turkey or casserole dish, try this all-natural hand-sewn set of five linen covers from Kaufman Mercantile instead of disposable plastic wrap or tin foil. The covers come with elastic to create a secure fit so after the holidays you can reuse them to cover nuts and fruit bowls from pests or during your outdoor summer picnics. $49, kaufmann-mercantile.com -
Land of Nod Thanksgiving Mini Garland
This holiday dinner party season be the hostess others are thankful for with this Thanksgiving Mini Garland. The festive paper garland set comes with letters that spell “Be Thankful” in gold, 40 assorted colors leaves, acorns, and a 14’ twine string. You can hang this autumnal embellishment on the wall, decorate your windowsill or use it to add some fall accents to your table setting. $10, landofnod.com -
West Elm Thanksgiving Phrase Pillows
November’s combination of chilly weather and long holiday weekends off mean a lot of staying in. Make your Thanksgiving staycation even cozier by adding a few of these throw pillows to your living room’s sofa. The inviting linen pillows come in three monogrammed phrases: “Give Thanks,” “Hunting and Gathering,” and “Thankful for Nap Time” and accommodate an 18” square pillow insert (sold separately). Your family will be thankful for these after a large Thanksgiving dinner! $39, westelm.com -
Paper Source Thanksgiving Crackers
Break out of the home cooked meal and movie holiday routine, and make your holiday party really pop with these Thanksgiving crackers (available locally at Paper Source stores)! The set of 8 confetti crackers will make sure your evening sparkles with excitement and their pilgrim shape will help you make your family’s own Thanksgiving history. $26.95, papersource.com -
"Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well" By Sam Sifton
Is there anything more stressful than coming up with new original recipes for a Thanksgiving meal? Sam Sifton, the former restaurant critic for the "New York Times" and one of America’s best food writers, rejects originals like swordfish for Thanksgiving and calls for return to traditional turkey meal. His recipe-filled book, available locally at Whisk NYC stores, will take the vexation out of Thanksgiving meal with the beautifully illustrated holiday classics and advice on everything from meal planning to washing the last plate. $18, whisknyc.com -
Coral & Tusk Homecoming Table Runner
The embroidered elks, foxes, and bears on Coral and Tusk’s linen Homecoming Table Runner (crafted locally in Brooklyn) seem to be straight out of a children’s fairytale book to share in the in the magic of Thanksgiving! The wheat and mixed feathers motif around the edges will add a touch of autumnal warmth to your table setting. Custom length is available to fit any table. $248, coralandtusk.com -
Crate & Barrel Thankful Salad Plate
‘Tis the season to be grateful for the family, friends, and blessings in our lives. This broad-rimmed white porcelain plate from Crate and Barrel will help everyone remember Thanksgiving’s true meaning in its gleaming metallic handwriting as well as serve as a gentle reminder to thank the dinner’s chef! $4.76, crateandbarrel.com -
Mark & Graham Shield Serving Board
Mark and Graham’s shield serving board comes with an option of free monogram and free gift wrap--which makes an easy, practical, and personal hostess gift! This maple wood shield (handcrafted in Vermont) will serve as a badge of family pride and will serve as a sturdy serving platter for pre-feast cocktail-and-appetizer time. $79, markandgraham.com -
Izola Linen Apron in Glacier Blue
This Izola linen apron would be a wonderful gift for the master chef on your holiday shopping list--or for yourself if you'll be doing the cooking this Thanksgiving! This natural flax staple is one size fits all in every sense of the word! $55, izola.com -
Jack Rogers Harvest Flat
The perfect accent to a Thanksgiving ensemble for mom--or even a teen or tween daughter--this preppy limited edition Harvest flat from Jack Rogers is cute, seasonal, and comfy. The turkey design is sure to delight while the high quality is sure make them last for celebrations in years to come. $98, jackrogersusa.com
