35 Thanksgiving Gifts for Your Holiday Host That'll Earn You Extra Leftovers

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Thanksgiving is a time for everyone to gather together, catch up on each other's lives, and eat some really great food. It's also a time to reflect on the things we're grateful for, and show that gratitude to those around us with words and sometimes a token of our appreciation. Whether you're looking to thank your host for preparing a festive feast, contribute to the meal, or treat a loved one who can't make it to the table this year, Thanksgiving gifts will help you celebrate the ones you’re truly thankful for.

From games the whole family can play to dinnerware that'll dress up the turkey-topped tablescape — and even seasonal items for the fall fiend — we put together plenty of Thanksgiving gift options so you don't have to show up empty-handed to everyone's favorite foodie holiday. And even if you and some pals are just throwing together a quick Friendsgiving with takeout and wine, it's always a good idea to get the host a little something.

After Dinner Amusements: Family Time Conversation Starters

Steer the dinner table conversation away from politics, because it’s sure to get heated, no matter what with this Thanksgiving family game. This set of 50 conversation-starter cards will inspire lighthearted chit-chat, lots of laughs, and maybe even a sentimental story or two, so you spend less time arguing and more time enjoying each others’ company.

Watercolor Turkey Platter

The star of your Thanksgiving table deserves to be presented on a striking platter, and this one is perfect for passing the turkey. It’ll stand out on any table spread with a greeting at the platter’s edge that adds a festive touch, while the watercolor image keeps the theme colorful.

Temperature Control Smart Mug

A mug may seem like a weak gift at first, but when it'll keep their drinks warm for as long as they want and at whatever temperature they desire, things get a little more high-tech.

The Ember mug keeps their coffee or tea at the exact temperature they want it when they set a degree in the app. Or if they don't want to fuss with it, they can set their drink on the smart coaster, which will keep the drink hot, too.

Dutch Caramel Apple Pie

In charge of bringing a dessert to the Thanksgiving potluck? Save yourself from a full day of chopping and baking with this decadent Dutch caramel apple pie from Harry & David.

Its traditional cinnamon and brown sugar apple pie filling is elevated by a delicious buttery crust and streusel topping.

Gold Edge Marble Coaster (Set of 4)

Coasters are a small but useful Thanksgiving gift that anyone can use! Having everyone over for Thanksgiving means great food, hearty laughs, and tons of pesky cup rings left behind. These gold-rimmed coasters add a touch of sparkle to any table so your guests can rest their glasses in style.

Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket

Whether you’re watching from the sidelines or watching the big game at home on your couch, this sherpa blanket will keep you warm. This two-sided blanket features a flannel side, faux-shearling trim, and a plaid pattern making it the coziest Thanksgiving gift.

Wine Mix

While the kiddos are sipping on hot cocoa, the adults can enjoy something with a little kick as they dig into dessert. Made with apples, oranges, and spices — including ginger, clove, and cinnamon — this mix is perfect for making mulled wine in minutes and warming you up on chilly nights.

Thanksgiving Dish Towel Set

Cooking a large feast for all your family and friends means messes, spills, and tons of dirty dishes are bound to happen. These cotton dish towels are not just decorative thanks to its festive embroidery, they are also ultra absorbent and fast-drying so they can tackle all your dish-drying needs. Plus, they’re machine-washable so you can have them back in rotation in no time.

Figural Pumpkin Baker

Pumpkin pie may not be the flashiest dish on the dessert table, but it’s a must for a traditional Thanksgiving fest. Instantly elevate its presentation with this two-piece stoneware dish set. It’s made to resemble a pumpkin with a stem on the lid, making it both festive and functional.

Lighted Maple Tree

Fans of leaf-peeping season can bring one of their beloved fall trees indoors. This little maple tree is covered in leaves in a blend of fall colors and will fill their space with warm light thanks to its 24 LED bulbs. The branches are also flexible, so they can bend and twist to match their decor.

Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey Hat (4-Pack)

Bottles of wine eventually empty, but gag gifts can last forever. This set of Turkey hats will have everyone rolling over in laughter and will make for the perfect accessory in family photos.

Large Coffee Mugs

When dinner is over, the leftovers packed away, and the guests are on their merry way home, your host deserves to unwind. That’s when this Thanksgiving gift comes in handy. Your hostess with the mostest can cozy up with their favorite hot beverage in one of these large ceramic mugs and let the holiday stress melt away.

The Autumn Garden

Whether you’re celebrating in person or from afar, let your Thanksgiving host and crew know you're thinking of them with the gorgeous autumnal bouquet that’ll be the star of their holiday table — right next to the turkey, of course!

It features roses, mums, and hypericum berries, all in vibrant, traditional fall colors.

Fall Feast Edible Place Holders

Take one task off your host’s to-do list with these too-cute-to eat place holders. Each is made of marzipan, comes in either a pumpkin or leaf shape, and decorated in shiny edible gold. You can customize them with guest names, so each guest will know just where to sit and enjoy a sweet treat.

Pour-Over Coffee Gift Set

Finish off your Turkey Day feast strong with this Thanksgiving gift. It will give your recipient the post-dinner energy boost they’ll need.

This gift set includes 20 Vietnamese coffee pour over filters in four different flavors – classic, vanilla, churro, and salted caramel — along with sweetened condensed milk creamers that will have them sipping on tasty lattes in just 90 seconds.

Red Pack

A bottle of wine is a reliable and often expected Thanksgiving gift. Do the unexpected and give them this pack of single-serve bottles of red wine to sip with guests or at their own leisure. These wines are made in small batches with sustainably farmed grapes and without added sugar for a unique wine experience. You can purchase a pack of six, 12, or 24 bottles.

Photo Gallery Collage Puzzle

Puzzles are an activity the whole family can do together, and they’re also a great Thanksgiving gift for your host.

Shutterfly allows you to customize this puzzle with a photo gallery filled with all your favorite moments. Whether you’re shopping for your mom who’s hosting, your best friends, or your neighbor who invited you over, this makes for a memorable Thanksgiving gift.

Gratitude Tree

The interactive gift will have guests taking a moment to express their gratitude. Guests write what they’re grateful for on a leaf, then fold it, and place it on a branch to create a gratitude tree. Afterwards, the recipient can keep the tree and reuse it in years to come.

Best Seller Pack

Maybe Thanksgiving isn't the meal to break out the hot sauce for, but if your host likes it hot, then they'll enjoy this set of top sellers from Truff. The set comes with a black truffle hot sauce, white truffle hot sauce, and black truffle oil, which your host can use in any of their upcoming dishes.

Cookbook Stand

There's nothing more annoying than getting food all over your cookbooks, iPad, or printed recipes while you're in the middle of cooking or baking. This cute cutting board-style cookbook stand solves that problem.

Not only does it keep your host's cookbook open to the page they need, but it can also serve as an iPad stand if they're looking at a recipe online. Single sheets of paper will also stand up, keeping their counter clear and their recipes splatter-free.

Concrete Fireplace

Apartment-dwelling hosts will love this tiny fireplace. It's safe enough to burn inside, and it runs on isopropyl alcohol, which you can buy at your local drug store or pharmacy. It's a nice way to bring the outdoors in during the holidays, even if you live in a big city.

Plant Propagation Station

If your host is a plant parent, they’ll love this propagation stand. It includes a wooden frame and three small vases that hang from a metal rod to display any sprouting plants they might have. Our advice? Pop a couple of propagations in before giving it as a Thanksgiving gift.

Carver Luxe HD Smart Digital Picture Frame

The best part about this picture frame? You don't necessarily have to pick the pictures that go in it — or rather, on it. This digital frame has a 10-inch screen that can display photos and videos, which anyone with the app (that's paired with a specific frame) can upload. The frame can hold over 10,000 photos in the cloud, so your giftee will never run out of space.

‘Good Days Start With’ Gratitude Journal

Give thanks year-round with a 52-week gratitude journal that'll guide your giftee to focus on being thankful for what they have —both the big things in life and the smaller, simpler joys.

Each weekly spread features an inspirational quote, space to write three things that they are thankful for each day of the week, and a checkpoint.

Give Thanks Wine Label

This Thanksgiving, the turkey won’t be the only one dressed up. Turn an ordinary bottle of wine into a sentimental statement with a customizable, self-adhesive paper label that’ll make even a $10 bottle look fancy AF. Plus, you can personalize it with your name so they know exactly who to thank with each pour.

Our Family Recipes Journal

Family recipes truly shine during the holidays, and this Thanksgiving gift can hold the secrets to some of your host's most treasured dishes. From Grandma’s candied yams to Dad’s honey-glazed ham, it's a sentimental way for them to keep a log of some of their most treasured dinner-table memories.

Maple Syrup Gift Box

How unreal would a silky pour of Runamok's maple syrup be on top of some leftover stuffing waffles in the morning?

The sweet stuff is a pantry staple well beyond the holiday season, so stock them up with a set of three flavors: Cinnamon-Vanilla, Bourbon Barrel-Aged, and Sugarmaker’s Cut.

Ceramic Family Dish

Put family at the center of your holiday table with a Thanksgiving gift that serves up sweet sentiments. Atop its ceramic lid, a stamped-in quote reads, “With this dish we serve our family… our love for one another, and our gratitude for the many blessings we have received.” Cute, huh?

AC Electric Carving Knife

They spent all day cooking, so the last thing they should have to deal with is a dull knife. Put down the sharpened chef’s knife: Every holiday host needs an electric carver. This set will make slicing through bread and meat a total breeze, thanks to its steel micro-serrated blade and serving fork.

Spiced Pumpkin Latte Candle

Their whole home can feel like fall year-round with a spiced pumpkin latte-scented candle that smells even better than the real thing. With comforting notes of fresh pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, this Thanksgiving gift will no doubt make them feel all warm and fuzzy whenever it’s lit.

Mercury Glass Pumpkin Light

Boost the mood and bring some light to the table with this gorgeous mercury glass pumpkin. The battery-operated fairy lights inside create the perfect glow that will illuminate the table or entryway.

Velvet Pumpkins (Set of 12)

If you're helping the host set up for the big gathering, these velvet pumpkins that come in various sizes will add the perfect pop of color to the table or mantle. Add some lights, candles, and flowers throughout and you'll have an elegant arrangement in minutes.

Wine Glasses (Set of 6)

Make sure your host is never empty-handed by gifting this lovely set of amber wine glasses that they'll be able to use for any occasion from formal affairs to casual hangouts.

Home Sweet Home 5-Wick Candle

Nothing screams fall more than a cinnamon and spice candle. The five wicks elevate the fragrance which creates the illusion of fresh baked goods cooking in the oven.

Bonus: The lid serves the purpose of a coaster.

Pumpkin Spoon Rest

Even kitchen essentials can be fun and on-theme. Adding little touches to daily-use items throughout the home like this pumpkin-shaped spoon rest help to bring the harvest season to life.

Mixed Pack

A bottle of wine is a reliable and often expected Thanksgiving gift. Do the unexpected and give them this mixed pack of single-serve bottles of red, rosé, and brut to try with guests or at their own leisure. These wines are made in small batches with sustainably farmed grapes and without added sugar for a unique wine experience. You can purchase a pack of six, 12, or 24 bottles.

Reversible Sherpa Throw Blanket

Whether you’re watching from the sidelines or watching the big game at home on your couch, this sherpa blanket will keep you warm. This two-sided blanket features a flannel side, faux-shearling trim, and a plaid pattern with warm shades of the usual fall colors — orange, red, and brown — making it the coziest Thanksgiving gift.

Funny Toilet Paper Decor

Bottles of wine eventually empty, but gag gifts can last forever. This set of TP functions as bathroom decor that will have everyone rolling over in laughter. It features two rolls of toilet paper printed with witty sayings that make it too funny to use.

Beware! This Thanksgiving gift is purely decorative and not for practical use.

Pumpkin Pie Dish

Pumpkin pie may not be the flashiest dish on the dessert table, but it’s a must for a traditional Thanksgiving fest. Instantly elevate its presentation with this two-piece ceramic dish set. It’s made to resemble a pumpkin with a brown stem on the lid, making it both festive and functional.

The Original Isopropyl-Alcohol Personal Fireplace

Apartment-dwelling hosts will love this tiny fireplace. It's safe enough to burn inside, and it runs on isopropyl alcohol, which you can buy at your local drug store or pharmacy. It's a nice way to bring the outdoors in during the holidays, even if you live in a big city.

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