Thanksgiving
 Appointed
as a day to give thanks for the bountiful gifts of the land,
the first national Thanksgiving day was proclaimed by George
Washington and celebrated on November 26, 1789. In 1863 Abraham
Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated
on the last Thursday of November. The Canadian observance
of Thanksgiving began in 1879 and is celebrated annually on
the second Monday of October.
Thanksgiving Floral Decorating
Ideas
- Accessorize a large table by placing a long, narrow centerpiece
in the center of the table. Add a few smaller accent pieces
or candles on each side of the arrangement for an added
effect.
- Ask your florist to create a centerpiece in a treasured
family vase or bowl, or in seasonal pieces such as a cornucopia
or a utility vase surrounded by dry corn cobs.
- To create a lot of drama and variety, place a topiary
at one end of the table leading to a cluster of small potted
plants, then two smaller topiaries with candles leading
to a tray of votive candles and flower petals, and so on...
- Ask your florist to use vegetables or fruits as accents
in your floral arrangement.
- Garnish your serving trays with flowers and greens.
- Scatter colorful fall leaves, flowers and votive candles
along the center of your dining table.
- Float flowers in crystal wine glasses.
- Place a single long-stem rose on each plate to welcome
your guests to the table.
- Decorate small desserts with flowers or make an ice ring
with flowers to chill champagne or wine.
- Ask your florist to design the arrangements for your buffet
table on several different levels to keep the eye flowing
all along the table.
- Place a garland of fruit, flowers and fall foliage over
your front door.
Flower Suggestions
Chrysanthemums, bittersweet, gerbera daisies, roses, carnations,
alstroemeria, lilies, wheat, solidago, monte casino, marigolds.
Potted plants in season include chrysanthemums, daisies and
cyclamen.
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