9 Great Gifts to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner

Your hostess will love these sweet and simple gestures.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving - It’s that time of year again! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re sure you’re going to receive plenty of dinner invites, but here’s the catch: don’t attend the party empty-handed. Show your hostess a little appreciation by bringing a small gift to express your gratitude. If you need a little help, here are a few gift suggestions we’re sure your hostess will enjoy. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Larry Williams/Larry Williams and Associates/Corbis)

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The Gift That Keeps on Giving - It’s that time of year again! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re sure you’re going to receive plenty of dinner invites, but here’s the catch: don’t attend the party empty-handed. Show your hostess a little appreciation by bringing a small gift to express your gratitude. If you need a little help, here are a few gift suggestions we’re sure your hostess will enjoy. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Larry Williams/Larry Williams and Associates/Corbis)

Bottle of Wine - Wine is perhaps the easiest and most convenient gift to pick up. In case you’re unsure about what type of wine to purchase, remember this: for a red wine, pinot noir is versatile and for white, a bottle of chardonnay is always crowd-pleasing. Cheers!  (Photo: Danilo Calilung/Corbis)

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Bottle of Wine - Wine is perhaps the easiest and most convenient gift to pick up. In case you’re unsure about what type of wine to purchase, remember this: for a red wine, pinot noir is versatile and for white, a bottle of chardonnay is always crowd-pleasing. Cheers!  (Photo: Danilo Calilung/Corbis)

Cocktail Mixers - Not everyone is a wine drinker, so the next best step is to provide the chasers and mixers for Thanksgiving cocktails or for those who stay away from alcohol altogether.  (Photo: Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images)

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Cocktail Mixers - Not everyone is a wine drinker, so the next best step is to provide the chasers and mixers for Thanksgiving cocktails or for those who stay away from alcohol altogether.  (Photo: Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images)

Something Personal - Flowers are always the most obvious, but taking it a step further might prove endearing. So try getting monogrammed flowers (if that's an actual option) or something similar. Either way, your partner will appreciate the effort. (Photo: REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin)

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Flowers - You can never go wrong with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Not only is it a great gift, but it can also add to the Thanksgiving décor by serving as a table centerpiece. (Photo: REUTERS /ILYA NAYMUSHIN /LANDOV)

Gift Basket - You can always purchase a gourmet fruit basket, but if you want to tap into your creative side, just make your own! They are easy to put together, but they can be time-consuming. Whether you buy or DIY, it’s a thoughtful gesture that goes a long way.  (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc./Corbis)

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Gift Basket - You can always purchase a gourmet fruit basket, but if you want to tap into your creative side, just make your own! They are easy to put together, but they can be time-consuming. Whether you buy or DIY, it’s a thoughtful gesture that goes a long way.  (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez, Inc./Corbis)

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Baked Goods - The holidays are all about indulging, or sometimes overindulging, without the guilt. So why not purchase a dessert of some sort from the local bakery, or better yet, get in the kitchen and bake a delectable treat of your own to add a personal touch.  (Photo: Jason Poole/Getty Images)

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DVDs - During the holidays, everyone usually congregates around the television before, during or after dinner. Gifting a family-friendly movie or holiday classic for all to enjoy will definitely put you one step ahead of the game.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Box of Chocolates  - A box of chocolates is a small gesture that carries a lot of weight because it showcases your thoughtfulness towards the hostess and appreciation for receiving a dinner invite. If you would like to make it more personal, include a handwritten thank you card. (Photo: Adam Gault/Getty Images)

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Box of Chocolates  - A box of chocolates is a small gesture that carries a lot of weight because it showcases your thoughtfulness towards the hostess and appreciation for receiving a dinner invite. If you would like to make it more personal, include a handwritten thank you card. (Photo: Adam Gault/Getty Images)

Home Décor - Who wouldn’t want a gift that leaves your house looking good and smelling fresh? Candles and home fragrances are very chic gift ideas that are usually moderately priced. Just to be on the safe side, make sure your hostess doesn’t have allergies or aversions to particular aromas.  (Photo: Sean Justice/Corbis)

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Home Décor - Who wouldn’t want a gift that leaves your house looking good and smelling fresh? Candles and home fragrances are very chic gift ideas that are usually moderately priced. Just to be on the safe side, make sure your hostess doesn’t have allergies or aversions to particular aromas.  (Photo: Sean Justice/Corbis)

Games - Bringing a game or two can be a source of entertainment to spice things up throughout the evening. After all, Thanksgiving is all about being surrounded by fun while building memories to last a lifetime.  (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Games - Bringing a game or two can be a source of entertainment to spice things up throughout the evening. After all, Thanksgiving is all about being surrounded by fun while building memories to last a lifetime.  (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)