[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":134},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fkt4lx2vl4cgs":3},{"kind":4,"country":5,"referenceDate":6,"text":7,"calendar":44,"article":46,"scope":73,"ranges":74,"related":84,"contextual":104},"article","US","2026-10-18",{"slug":8,"title":9,"description":10,"answer":11,"sections":12,"faq":34},"thanksgiving","Thanksgiving flowers in the US: the table and a gift for your host","Choose Thanksgiving flowers in the US: chrysanthemums or alstroemeria, a table centerpiece or a gift with a vase, and how to arrange delivery.","Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. For a meal at home we suggest chrysanthemums in a low centerpiece or alstroemeria divided among small vases. A bouquet with a vase is also an easy gift for your host to set down.",[13,19,24,29],{"title":14,"paragraphs":15},"A centerpiece that leaves room to share the meal",[16,17,18],"Start with the serving dishes that will fill the middle of the table. A low, narrow arrangement lets guests see each other and pass plates. On a long table, several small vases can sit between serving dishes.","Chrysanthemums offer different shapes and colors. Alstroemeria is another option for dividing an arrangement. Choose warm colors if they suit the tableware; the decoration does not have to be entirely orange.","If you have a family vase or bowl you want to use, take its measurements or a photo when ordering. You can fit the flowers to a piece already on your table instead of buying another container.",{"title":20,"paragraphs":21},"A gift for the home, delivered with time to spare",[22,23],"As a guest, bring flowers in a container that can go on a side table. The gift can be enjoyed after Thanksgiving without replacing the centerpiece your host has already prepared.","If you are arranging the table decoration, order a centerpiece for that space. For a personal gift, choose a bouquet with a vase that can go in another room. Your card might say “Thank you for making room for us at your table. Enjoy these flowers in the days ahead, too.”",{"title":25,"paragraphs":26},"Sending flowers when you are celebrating apart",[27,28],"If you are celebrating in different homes this year, send flowers to relatives who cannot join the gathering. Your card might say “We are raising our glasses from another table this year. You are in our thoughts.” The gift can accompany their meal or go elsewhere in the home.","For delivery, include the recipient’s name, address, apartment and ZIP code. Choose a window when someone can receive it and use the destination’s local time when arranging it. To thank your host after the gathering, send flowers another day with a personal note.",{"title":30,"paragraphs":31},"Flowers for decoration and flowers for food",[32,33],"Keep the centerpiece flowers in their container. For a cake, food platter or drink, you need flowers suitable for eating, with the edible species and part identified. An ornamental bouquet does not become an ingredient because it looks fresh.","Cut flowers grown for decoration may have received treatments unsuitable for food. Washing does not make that bouquet edible. If you want flowers on the menu, buy them specifically for food use.",[35,38,41],{"question":36,"answer":37},"Is Thanksgiving always the last Thursday in November?","It is the fourth Thursday. In a November with five Thursdays, the occasion is not the last one.",{"question":39,"answer":40},"Does Friendsgiving have the same fixed date?","A Friendsgiving gathering can be held on another day. This page follows US Thanksgiving and does not assign a national date to those gatherings.",{"question":42,"answer":43},"Can I put flowers from the bouquet on a Thanksgiving cake?","Do not use the ornamental bouquet as a decoration that may be eaten. For a cake, choose flowers sold for food use and check the edible species and part. Washing florist flowers does not make them suitable for eating.",{"occasionId":45,"countryCode":5},"us-thanksgiving",{"id":45,"category":47,"imageId":48,"name":49,"imageAlt":50,"territoryLabel":51,"sources":52},"occasions","chrysanthemum","Thanksgiving","Chrysanthemum against a dark green background","United States · Nationwide",[53,57,61,65,69],{"url":54,"label":55,"claim":56},"https:\u002F\u002Fuscode.house.gov\u002Fus\u002Fusc\u002F119-118\u002Ft5\u002Fs6103\u002F","U.S. House of Representatives · 5 USC §6103, laws through 07\u002F10\u002F2026","Sets Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November and Christmas Day on December 25. Substitute federal days off do not change these occasion dates.",{"url":58,"label":59,"claim":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fsafnow.org\u002Faboutflowers\u002Fholidays-occasions\u002Fthanksgiving\u002F","Society of American Florists · Thanksgiving floral decorating ideas","Suggests centerpieces and flowers including chrysanthemums, carnations and alstroemeria. These are industry suggestions; the current date comes from 5 USC §6103.",{"url":62,"label":63,"claim":64},"https:\u002F\u002Femilypost.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fshould-i-bring-a-hostess-gift","Emily Post Institute · Should I Bring a Hostess Gift?","Recommends giving flowers in a container where possible to make receiving them easier. This is US etiquette advice, not an obligation.",{"url":66,"label":67,"claim":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fextension.umn.edu\u002Fgarden-and-home\u002Fyard-and-garden\u002Fgardening-in-minnesota\u002Fedible-flowers","University of Minnesota Extension · Edible flowers","Distinguishes edible flowers from ornamental cut flowers. Species, plant part and treatments matter; washing does not remove systemic pesticides. It does not establish food suitability of a particular bouquet.",{"url":70,"label":71,"claim":72},"https:\u002F\u002Femilypost.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fshow-your-thanksgiving-spirit","Emily Post Institute · Show Your Thanksgiving Spirit","Suggests sending flowers to relatives who cannot join the main Thanksgiving gathering. Etiquette advice, without establishing a species, popularity or national delivery deadline.","United States",[75,78,81],{"start":76,"end":76,"startLabel":77,"endLabel":77},"2026-11-26","26 November 2026",{"start":79,"end":79,"startLabel":80,"endLabel":80},"2027-11-25","25 November 2027",{"start":82,"end":82,"startLabel":83,"endLabel":83},"2028-11-23","23 November 2028",[85,94],{"article":86,"reason":92,"primary":93},{"id":48,"category":87,"imageId":48,"path":88,"name":89,"title":90,"description":91,"imageAlt":50},"flowers","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fchrysanthemum\u002F","Chrysanthemum","When to give chrysanthemums","How to give chrysanthemums or choose them for a tribute. Compare shapes, colours and formats and check precautions for homes with pets.","For the dining table we suggest chrysanthemums in a low, narrow container. As a gift for the home, a small vase can go on a side table and leave room for the meal.",true,{"article":95,"reason":102,"primary":103},{"id":96,"category":87,"imageId":96,"path":97,"name":98,"title":99,"description":100,"imageAlt":101},"alstroemeria","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Falstroemeria\u002F","Alstroemeria","When to give alstroemerias","How to give alstroemerias alone or in a mixed bouquet. Ideas for showing their petals and understanding how long they may last in a vase.","Apricot-pink alstroemerias with streaked petals against a dark green background","Alstroemeria can be divided among several small vases. 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