What gift can you give your hostess on Thanksgiving?

You should also know if you give Thanksgiving gifts.

If you don't want to give gifts, Thanksgiving isn't considered a gift-giving holiday. It is acceptable to ask if you can bring something if you are not American and have been invited to Thanksgiving dinner.

Second, what are some good sides to add to Thanksgiving dinner? You can choose from over 100 Southern Thanksgiving side dishes, including dressings, green beans and rolls, cranberry sauce, rolls and roasted vegetables. Many of these side dishes can be prepared ahead or in a slow cooker.

Know what gift is appropriate for hostesses?

Hostess gifts include wine, flowers, specialty foods, and small housewares. Flowers are great, but you can go beyond Etiquette 101 and bring flowers in simple vessels (a Mason jar works well).

What can you bring to Thanksgiving that you don't already have?

13 Things You Should Never Do on Thanksgiving

• You might say that the food will be ready by 5 p.m. but it won't until 7 p.m. Everyone is hungry.
• Invite someone you don't know.
• Jell-O salad.
• Get involved in politics.
• You can either undercook or overcook the turkey.
• Come unannounced.
• Talk about how you're ruining your diet.
• You can eat way too much.