The picture above brings back pleasant memories from last Thanksgiving. It is a time to be thankful for all our family and friends. The Cornucopia is a symbol of "an abundant supply of good things". This should remind us to reflect on our bounty and how fortunate we are for what we have.
I am blessed to live in a very special place. When you look around at the majestic scenery and stare at the night sky, breathe in the crisp pine scented air while listening to the sounds of nature in the background, you can't be anything but thankful. All your senses become heightened. You realize how alive you are.
Fortunately, most of us can reflect in the same way as I mentioned above, but what about those who are not as blessed? At the very least, we can implore to a higher power to help those people who are in need. If it is within our ability, we can also share our bounty with our neighbors and community and help those who are disadvantaged.
The Thanksgiving table is another symbol of being thankful for our abundance. To me, it is the perfect representation of friends and family getting together to celebrate as one unit sharing stories and memories as well as that all important meal! Your Thanksgiving table serves as a focal point during this special gathering of all the important people in your life. The attention you put into the table decorations adds to the ambience and sets the mood for the occasion.
Below you will find a few tips to bring delight to your guests and help celebrate the holiday season.
Eye Catching Centerpieces ~ Vivid Harvest & Autumn Color ~ Other Table Ideas
This is one example of hundreds of creative ideas you can use to focus attention onto your table. Remember that you do not want your centerpiece to interfere with the ability of your guests to talk across the table as well as pass your sumptuous meal that you have prepared. You can always pull the centerpiece off the table and set it on another area that can add a dimension of ambiance to the room. This will allow space for the main dish to be served from the center of then table. If you are creating mood light with candles don't forget to keep flammables clear of the flames.
Of course no table is settled without the fruit of the season. Cranberry and pumpkin are probably the most well known but don't ignore other strains of squash and often forgotten persimmon. Hold overs from early in the season include, apples, grapes, berries, pears and yes, even cherries. Fruit can not only be used as table decoration, it is a perfect light fare to have after your main course has been served. This leads us into the realm of Fall desserts.
Besides the traditional pumpkin pie, there are hundreds of creative mouth watering ideas including pumpkin & spice breads, fruit turnovers and strudels, cookies and carmel drizzled ice creams. Other classics such as apple & pecan pie, cheese cakes & mousse delights. Oh! Don't forget the nuts. Some of us like to crack our own. Yummmm! So many of us feel guilty we partake in these sweet pleasures, so you may decide to serve bite size pieces of a variety of guilty pleasures to ease the compunction. This has become a very popular choice among your finest eating establishments.Well, you can see that this tantalizing and delectable selection of treats will be the perfect cap off to any Thanksgiving meal and will help your celebration be a fond and warm memory for all.
May you and yours enjoy Thanksgiving that will provide a life time of memories.
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