{"id":78938,"date":"2023-11-23T04:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=78938"},"modified":"2026-01-19T05:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:42:06","slug":"thanksgiving-fun-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-fun-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Thanksgiving Fun Facts &#038; Stats [2026 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-1024x576.png\" alt=\"thanksgiving stats\" class=\"wp-image-102533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats-730x411.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-funfacts-stats.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold weather, travel, and lots of shopping means only one thing. Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of November is a special time of feasting, football, fun, and a <em>lot<\/em> of quality time with family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But once you&#8217;re done catching up and answering uncomfortable questions from that uncle or aunt, why not spice up the conversation with some Thanksgiving fun facts or Thanksgiving trivia? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving-themed topics like the origin of the holiday, favorite dishes, and events like the Macy Day Parade or NFL games are all ways to get everyone talking.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll share some Thanksgiving trivia and facts you can use this holiday season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, creating Thanksgiving visuals to show gratitude are a holiday tradition but they can be a headache to get right if you&#8217;re not a designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, Venngage lets you make Thanksgiving-themed visual content using a drag-and-drop editor tool or customize professionally designed <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving cards, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving posters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/banners\/thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving banners <\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/invitations\/thanksgiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving invitations<\/a>.  No design experience required! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates-1024x603.png\" alt=\"thanksgiving cards templates venngage\" class=\"wp-image-79069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates-1024x603.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates-730x430.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-card-templates.png 1516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-poster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15+ Customizable Thanksgiving Poster Templates &amp; Design Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#history\">Thanksgiving history facts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#foods\">Thanksgiving foods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#shopping\">Thanksgiving shopping trends<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#travel\">Thanksgiving travel trends<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cards\">Thanksgiving cards examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#poster\">Thanksgiving poster examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#invitations\">Thanksgiving invitation examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#banner\">Thanksgiving banner examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">Thanksgiving history facts<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-history-of-thanksgiving-2bce5bcb-735b-42bc-ab71-5df4408a7cdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/2bce5bcb-735b-42bc-ab71-5df4408a7cdb.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-history-of-thanksgiving-2bce5bcb-735b-42bc-ab71-5df4408a7cdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanksgiving dates back to 1621 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is celebrated in a few countries, but its origins trace back to Pilgrims and Native Americans in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first Thanksgiving feast was three days long<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Thanksgiving spanned several days and the menu was quite different from what you might see on dinner tables today. It included venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanksgiving became a holiday in 1863<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War in an attempt to foster a sense of American unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Native Americans, it&#8217;s a day of quiet reflection and prayer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of personal reflection, acknowledging ancestors, and the ongoing resilience of their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important to keep in mind for educators when teaching about Thanksgiving in classrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/education\/cultural-sensitivity-training-for-teachers-fb701ded-17f1-4ce3-8273-44d6fa1e1e46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"393\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-393x1024.png\" alt=\"Cultural Sensitivity Training for Teachers\" class=\"wp-image-79012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-393x1024.png 393w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-115x300.png 115w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-768x2002.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-589x1536.png 589w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-785x2048.png 785w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster-730x1903.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cultural-sensitivity-poster.png 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/education\/cultural-sensitivity-training-for-teachers-fb701ded-17f1-4ce3-8273-44d6fa1e1e46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">293.3 million people will eat turkey this Thanksgiving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a thing to think about. Why did the turkey cross the road? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it heard that 293.3 million people were spending $1.28 billion just to catch a bite of it this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanksgiving football was initially a college tradition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Football and Thanksgiving dates back to 1876 with a game played by Yale and Princeton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until 1934 that the Detroit Lions also began hosting a Thanksgiving Day game. A few decades later (1966 to be precise), the Dallas Cowboys also joined the party in 1966. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, there will be 3 games, with a special Black Friday game only streaming on Amazon.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macy Day&#8217;s Parade wasn&#8217;t always about floats and balloons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the parade first began in 1924, it featured live animals like camels, elephants, bears, and monkeys  borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. These animals were part of the parade until 1927 when the introduction of large character balloons replaced them, starting with the famous Felix the Cat balloon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This began the tradition of the iconic giant balloons. This switch was made partly because animals were frightening to some children, and the balloons were a entertaining alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foods\">Thanksgiving foods <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be Thanksgiving if we didn&#8217;t mention the food!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/favorite-thanksgiving-foods-62566535-3e87-458d-80f4-954506ed8095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/62566535-3e87-458d-80f4-954506ed8095.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/favorite-thanksgiving-foods-62566535-3e87-458d-80f4-954506ed8095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">46 million turkeys will be consumed over Thanksgiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember those 293 million Americans eating turkey this year? They will gobble up an estimated 46 million turkeys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for is down this year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A classic holiday feast for 10 is expected to cost $61.17 this year. This is down considerably from 2022 when the same meal cost $64.05.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Thanksgiving meal contains 3,000 calories and 160 grams of fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This estimate comes from the Calorie Control Council and covers just one serving at the dinner table. If you go back for a second serving of turkey and\/or taters, expect another 500-1,000 calories on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs $181,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Homestead Steakhouse in New York City offers the country&#8217;s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner for 12 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Two 20-pound, free-range turkeys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edible gold flakes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imported saffron and other spices from the Middle East<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bread and pork stuffing made with sourdough bread from the UK, pork from Japan, and white truffles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candied sweet potatoes cooked using cinnamon from Sri Lanka and Echire butter from France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cranberry sauce concocted using strawberries from Japan, Mexico, and Canada and infused with a  bottle of French wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopping\">Thanksgiving shopping trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After several years of the pandemic, this year&#8217;s Thanksgiving is likely to see many post-Covid highs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/a-thanksgiving-shopping-bonanza-bd631d52-0c4b-47eb-ab1f-35b4b023a866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/bd631d52-0c4b-47eb-ab1f-35b4b023a866.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/a-thanksgiving-shopping-bonanza-bd631d52-0c4b-47eb-ab1f-35b4b023a866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">82% of people plan to shop during Cyber Week 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyber Week normally runs from the day after Thanksgiving and includes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.5x more people will shop online than in-person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online shopping has been around forever, but most shoppers (68%) are now shunning the Black Friday experience of shopping in stores (just 27% of all shoppers will visit a store). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online shoppers will largely visit Amazon, Target, and Walmart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ecommerce giant and traditional retail stores will attract the most shoppers this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People shopping in stores physically will head to Target, Walmart, or Kohl&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopping malls, Best Buy, Macy&#8217;s, Costco, and other giant retailers round out preferred destinations. Only 23% of these shoppers plan to visit a local business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only 18% of consumers are willing to wait more than 1 hour in line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long ago, many shoppers were happy to camp overnight to get a chance to grab the best deals but that&#8217;s no longer true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the chance of finding better deals online (and convenience too), shoppers are finally shunning the tradition of big crowds on Black Friday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel\">Thanksgiving travel trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days in the United States, with millions hitting the road and airport to celebrate with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the 2023 travel season is expected to be the busiest yet after a long pandemic hiatus. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/thanksgiving-travel-is-back-on-d289954d-5704-4ef8-b56f-135e7fed23af\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/d289954d-5704-4ef8-b56f-135e7fed23af.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/thanksgiving-travel-is-back-on-d289954d-5704-4ef8-b56f-135e7fed23af\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">55.4 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days in the United States, with millions hitting the road and airport to celebrate with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warm destinations are all the rage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida is the top domestic travel destination while Mexico ranks high on international itineraries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daytime is the busiest on the roads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Wednesday and Sunday, expect peak traffic on the roads between 12pm-6pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 million fliers expected on Sunday after Thanksgiving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Record passenger traffic is expected at airports nationwide on Sunday as people return home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cards\">Thanksgiving cards examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve seen read some cool facts and stats, let&#8217;s look at Thanksgiving content you can create with Venngage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We particularly love this cute Thanksgiving card.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/turkey-day-thanksgiving-card-5ddae401-c2c3-46fe-8f81-1dc29b7555f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/5ddae401-c2c3-46fe-8f81-1dc29b7555f3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/turkey-day-thanksgiving-card-5ddae401-c2c3-46fe-8f81-1dc29b7555f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS CARD<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want or need to be a little more adult, this Thanksgiving card is a good option. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/eat-drink-thanksgiving-card-f36604d1-7e2c-439e-be6a-a85830aed274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/f36604d1-7e2c-439e-be6a-a85830aed274.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/eat-drink-thanksgiving-card-f36604d1-7e2c-439e-be6a-a85830aed274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS CARD<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can get really personal too with your cards, like in this example. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/simple-photo-thanksgiving-card-6ac343cb-9cb3-4602-a49f-27ce6d0133da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/6ac343cb-9cb3-4602-a49f-27ce6d0133da.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/cards\/simple-photo-thanksgiving-card-6ac343cb-9cb3-4602-a49f-27ce6d0133da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS CARD<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poster\">Thanksgiving poster examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make an announcement about a Thanksgiving event or gathering, a poster is always a good idea to grab attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Thanksgiving celebration poster won&#8217;t be missed easily no matter where you put it.   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/orange-modern-illustration-thanksgiving-celebration-poster-5229d989-e937-4f98-bce4-de75514bc371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/5229d989-e937-4f98-bce4-de75514bc371.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/orange-modern-illustration-thanksgiving-celebration-poster-5229d989-e937-4f98-bce4-de75514bc371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS POSTER<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This Thanksgiving poster is great if you want to stay on theme for the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/simple-photo-thanksgiving-poster-480d53d1-f424-43a3-bc61-9946d6a5edf1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/480d53d1-f424-43a3-bc61-9946d6a5edf1.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/simple-photo-thanksgiving-poster-480d53d1-f424-43a3-bc61-9946d6a5edf1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS POSTER<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"invitations\">Thanksgiving invitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving invitations set the tone for a warm and welcoming gathering. Whether it&#8217;s a formal dinner or a casual potluck, we&#8217;ve got invitation templates the capture the spirit of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a great Thanksgiving invitation that creates a warm and cozy feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/invitations\/thanksgiving-floral-25834fad-b2b5-4fa6-a98d-8e7c7e7c350a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/thumbnails.venngage.com\/template\/25834fad-b2b5-4fa6-a98d-8e7c7e7c350a.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/invitations\/thanksgiving-floral-25834fad-b2b5-4fa6-a98d-8e7c7e7c350a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INVITATION<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make the invitation a little bit fun, this template won&#8217;t let you 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