45 Best Thanksgiving Gifts Your Host Will Love
Show your gratitude with one of these thoughtful and unique presents.
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When it comes to Thanksgiving, there are those that embrace the opportunity to host the holiday year after year, from setting the perfect Thanksgiving table, to decorating with cozy fall accents to whipping up a roast turkey.
Then there are the rest of us: The folks that couldn't be more grateful for the hosts and hostesses who make Thanksgiving such a magical experience. So this year, show them just how much you appreciate their hard work with a unique and thoughtful Thanksgiving gift. Of course, you can always show your gratitude by bringing a side dish, a homemade dessert or a bottle of wine — but going the extra mile to find a hostess gift that celebrates their interests (or that helps keep the kids occupied and out of the kitchen!) really drives home the message.
Here, our gift experts have rounded up some of the best Thanksgiving gifts to give this year, from bountiful gift baskets filled with seasonal treats to soft slippers they'll be dying to slide their feet into after a long day of hosting. Looking to get a head start on the rest of your holiday shopping? Check out our lists of the most popular gifts of 2023, the best gifts under $20 and the best-selling products on Amazon.
Have everyone test their knowledge on Turkey Day with a trivia game that'll make your gathering extra fun for every generation. Each set includes 25 cards, and on the back is a Turkey Day word scramble!
You can't go wrong with a pretty bouquet of flowers. Inspired by the changing leaves, this one features a bunch — 15 to 45 stems, depending on the size you choose — of white hydrangeas, orange and yellow roses, and burgundy carnations.
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Every time they use this ceramic dip bowl, they'll think of just how thoughtful you are. The two-piece set comes with a silverplate spreader.
Available in three sizes, this bamboo cutting board is possibly the easiest gift you'll order this entire season. And the personalization offers a sweet touch.
This stylish apron makes it clear who is running the Thanksgiving kitchen — plus, your hostess will be happy to have some protection against food splatters.
"Who in the Room?" Party Game
Before you dig into the feast, get honest with this hilariously awkward party game, complete with 300 questions that cover all the bases.
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Everyone knows that after Thanksgiving dinner, it's time to settle into the couch to watch a movie. Set your host up for success with this gift set of popcorn kernels and five different popcorn seasonings.
Express your gratitude with the scent of wood, lemon flower, patchouli, musk and cucumber. Opt for the mini 7.5 oz. size, pictured here, or upgrade to the 13.75 oz. option.
Who wouldn't want a brand new sweatshirt to put on after a big Thanksgiving feast? Buy just one or buy a set for the whole family — this Amazon seller will even customize them to include your family name or any other text you'd like.
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TableTopics "What Would You Do?" Conversation Cards
Steer clear of sticky subjects at the dinner table by following the question prompts in this family-friendly game. Fair warning: The "would you rather"-style questions may even spark a (not-so-heated) debate.
Gift them this poster and you can get started checking movies off the list right after dinner.
Anyone who loves hosting will appreciate these intricately hand-painted bowls that can hold chips, dip, nuts and more. It's the perfect way to share snacks with guests.
Harry & David Pumpkin Spice Gift Basket
A basket filled to the brim with seasonal treats like pumpkin spice loaf cake, gingerbread sandwich cookies and caramel moose munch will be a real treat for your favorite foodie.
Reflecting on what you're grateful for can have major health benefits, which makes this gratitude journal — filled with daily and weekly prompts — an excellent Thanksgiving gift.
Heading to the house of a Peanuts fan? These vanilla sugar cookies feature cute Thanksgiving-themed images of the Snoopy and the gang rendered in royal icing.
Task the kids with asking every family member to write down what they're grateful for on the included paper feathers; then they can arrange them in the cute knit turkey and display it as a centerpiece on the kids' table.
Friends Turkey Head Plush Dog Toy
The family dog deserves to join in on the fun, too!
Holidays are a busy time for baking, but if they have the wrong baking sheets, those ch, fast. Gift the busy holiday baker this set of three sheet pans and include your favorite cookie recipe printed on some nice cardstock for an extra special touch.
Serious cooks will appreciate this gourmet salt set, including varieties from six different parts of the world.
Good Housekeeping The Best-Ever Cookie Book
Just in time for holiday cookie season, this book includes hundreds of the GH Test Kitchen's favorite recipes.
Annie O’Sullivan (she/her) covers holiday, gift guide, travel, and lifestyle content at Good Housekeeping. She has a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and previously reported for Runner’s World, NBC New York/NY 4 and Woman’s Day. Annie also has experience writing entertainment news and celebrity-focused content.
Kara Thompson is a Denver-based journalist with over five years of experience writing lifestyle content. She has written for a variety of publications, including townandcountrymag.com, elledecor.com and Parents, where she covered all things home, travel, food, health and holidays. Her sister's German Shepherd, tennis and mystery books are a few of her favorite things
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