Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to eat, drink and have awkward encounters with family and friends. These instances can be very fun but also stressful, demanding that you prepare ahead of time whether you’re hosting a party or attending one.
No matter who you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with, it’s always important to bring something for the host that’ll make them happy or contribute to the party in a way that won’t add to the holiday clutter. Check out 5 great contributions that every host and hostess will be thankful for.
Leftover containers
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Leftover containers are lifesavers on Thanksgiving parties, giving everyone the chance to take some food home after you’re all done hanging out. Disposable leftover containers can be purchased everywhere and in large amounts and might not be the prettiest, but are definitely the most useful contribution you can provide.
Flowers
Flowers are always a great present for hosts, especially on Thanksgiving. This holiday encourages togetherness and positivity and flowers are the best embodiment of this message, never taking up much space and being malleable enough so hosts have some freedom with what they do with them.
Wine
Wine is the official Thanksgiving alcoholic drink, making this the safest item on this list. There’s no way guests aren’t going to appreciate a good bottle of wine.
Dessert
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Thanksgiving dessert is a classic, much easier to transport than savory foods and providing an option to guests who want to have something sweet after all the food they had. There are dozens of Thanksgiving desserts that can be made from scratch or bought from the store.
Candles
You might think candles are boring and they might be, at least a little bit, but there’s tons of options for the fall season that smell amazing and make homes feel cozy. Candles are a great present for homeowners, something that’ll last for a while and that they’ll love to have around their place.