Thoughtful Thanksgiving Gifting

One minute it’s early November, the next you’re staring down a three-day week, a mountain of logistics, and the quiet guilt of not having sent a thank-you yet.

If you’re on a People team, you know this moment well. Youwantto show appreciation, but between headcount planning and Q4 everything, it can fall off the list.

So, we pulled together a few of our favorite Thanksgiving gifting ideas, ones your team will use and remember even when next year’s gift comes along.

For the Hosts with the Most

Some people go all-in on making Thanksgiving feel special—from arranging guest rooms to setting a table that looks like a magazine cover. This one’s for the ones opening their homes, organizing the chaos, and making sure everyone else feels taken care of. A thoughtful nod to anyone whose holiday starts days before the meal.

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For the Home Chefs

They’re swapping recipes in Slack, planning grocery runs between meetings, and debating whether two pies is enough. Cooking isn’t a chore—it’s their thing. This option meets them where they are: in the kitchen, thinking three steps ahead, already on their second list.

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For the Travelers

Some teammates are criss-crossing time zones, navigating packed airports, or spending hours behind the wheel just to make it to the table. Travel takes planning, energy, and a whole lot of patience. Including something for them shows you’ve thought about what it takes to get home—and back again.

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For the Stay-at-Homes

Not everyone is hosting or traveling. Some are keeping things simple—staying local, skipping the crowd, or opting out altogether. Gifting here means recognizing that a quiet holiday can still be meaningful—and that care doesn’t have to come with a headcount.

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