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Celebrating Thanksgiving
Showing gratitude
Celebrate Thanksgiving in style
Autumn invites us to pause, reflect on the important things in life and share moments of thankfulness with our loved ones. What better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a beautiful table setting that appeals to the senses and warms the heart?
Thanksgiving is not just about enjoying a special meal. Experiencing the feeling of community – with family or with friends – and warmth is important too.
Tradition & modernity
A magical table setting for the harvest festival
Thanksgiving is an occasion when traditional and modern influences converge in elegant style. Originally celebrated as a harvest festival in 1621, this event has a long history of thankfulness and togetherness. The concept is now catching on in Europe too – a celebration that offers a perfect opportunity to come together with family and friends around a festively decorated table.
The table becomes a symbol of connection, with the emphasis on culinary pleasures and aesthetic decorations.
Rustic & elegant
A stylish Thanksgiving dinner party
Thanksgiving becomes a very special experience when the table serves as a platform for stories and encounters. Inspired by the natural world, the soft, organic shapes of the Lave porcelain create a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Earthy shades combined with delicate glazes imbue the crockery with a sense of timelessness and authenticity. The result is a harmonious fusion of rustic charm and modern lightness that blends discreetly yet impressively in the festive autumnal scene.
Simple elegance & sophistication
A table inspired by nature
A touch of asymmetry and clear lines, for example, with the NewMoon collection, creates a sense of playful anticipation that directs attention to the subtle sophistication of the details. It all appears effortless – almost as if nature itself were a guest at the table. This simple elegance and the warm colours of the porcelain capture the essence of Thanksgiving: the pleasure of coming together to enjoy peaceful moments that resonate deeply.
Tip:
For a personal touch on your table, leave a little handwritten thank you card at each place setting to welcome your guests.
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Thanksgiving
Perfect table decoration with natural materials
Warm autumn colours and natural elements are perfect sources of inspiration for atmospheric table decoration. A leisurely stroll in a forest, a park or through an autumnal weekly market is an ideal opportunity to gather the finest treasures of nature – dried leaves, pieces of wood, chestnuts, fresh apples, nuts and little pumpkins in soft orange hues. These elements reflect the mood of the season and will make the table the central feature in the room.
These natural materials infuse the space with a relaxed and cosy atmosphere and in combination with stylish crockery will create an understated and harmonious look.
Soft light
For a warm atmosphere
Lighting plays an essential role in setting the scene for Thanksgiving. Soft, warm light bathes the table in a cosy, inviting glow. Taper candles in different heights and sizes create a homely atmosphere. Tealight holders or simple, elegant candleholders can be arranged in beautiful configurations on the table. Discreetly draped fairy lights can add shimmering accents as the finishing touch to the natural table decoration.
Soft light
For a warm atmosphere
Lighting plays an essential role in setting the scene for Thanksgiving. Soft, warm light bathes the table in a cosy, inviting glow. Taper candles in different heights and sizes create a homely atmosphere. Tealight holders or simple, elegant candleholders can be arranged in beautiful configurations on the table. Discreetly draped fairy lights can add shimmering accents as the finishing touch to the natural table decoration.
Characterful design
Porcelain combining naturalness and tradition
The traditional pattern of Old Luxembourg adds a note of history and elegance, while the striking texture of the Manufacture collection emphasises the contrast with the natural style of the decoration. For table decoration that is a celebration of the senses – warm, inviting and timeless.
Add natural decorative accents
Cotton napkins & fabrics
Soft, natural-coloured cotton napkins will add a particularly attractive touch to the decoration. Their pleasant feel emphasises the late summer atmosphere and brings extra texture to the table. In combination with elegant napkins, coarse table runners or cotton fabrics draped casually over the table, a harmonious connection will be forged between the raw elegance of the natural materials and the soft texture of the fabrics.
Add natural decorative accents
Cotton napkins & fabrics
Soft, natural-coloured cotton napkins will add a particularly attractive touch to the decoration. Their pleasant feel emphasises the late summer atmosphere and brings extra texture to the table. In combination with elegant napkins, coarse table runners or cotton fabrics draped casually over the table, a harmonious connection will be forged between the raw elegance of the natural materials and the soft texture of the fabrics.
Tip:
Harness the power of nature: tree bark as a table runner or twigs as minimalist accents will create a sense of rustic sophistication on the table without being overpowering.
Celebrating the harvest with friends
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is a more casual version of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner where the emphasis is on friends. At this relaxed celebration, togetherness matters more than formal table manners. It is a time for laughter, conversation and sharing delicious snacks and dishes.
Tip:
Create a colourful dip station with humus, salsa, tzatziki or even chocolate dips for fruit. Accompany the dips with bread, vegetable sticks, crackers and cheese cubes to make the Thanksgiving meal an interactive experience.
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A celebration of togetherness
Thanksgiving in Europe
While Thanksgiving originated in North America, this event is now increasingly being celebrated in Europe. From a traditional harvest festival, it is now an opportunity for family and friends to gather around a festive table and enjoy shared moments.
In countries such as Germany and Great Britain, a new European version of Thanksgiving is emerging – a fusion of local dishes and international influences that symbolise social cohesion. One particularly pleasant custom in England is a stroll after dinner. The symbolic act of pausing to reflect and enjoy nature offers a chance to appreciate the autumn landscape and the fruits of the harvest. This peaceful, reflective moment ends the day with a sense of gratitude and calm.
Timeless designs and harmonious shapes
With its combination of delicate textured reliefs and gently curving shapes, the Cellini porcelain is the epitome of timeless elegance. Inspired by the Renaissance, the subtle design blends harmoniously in any Thanksgiving table decoration and adds a classic note. This subtle sophistication creates a sense of connection, while the shapes of the crockery discreetly tell a story of tradition and togetherness.
Perfect for European Thanksgiving tables
The smooth, simple Royal porcelain radiates a discreet elegance that perfectly emphasises the sense of connection. Its simple design places the spotlight on the food and creates a warm and peaceful mood at the table. This understated setting leaves space for conversation and shared experiences and subtly reflects the spirit of the celebration.
Tip:
Are you looking for a special Thanksgiving gift idea? Surprise family or friends with a sustainable To Go & To Stay dip bowl. Filled with left-over treats or little homemade snacks, the dish will be both a practical gift and a memento of the Thanksgiving dinner. Whenever the recipients use the To Go & To Stay item, they will remember these special moments – an environmentally friendly way to enjoy the Thanksgiving mood for longer.
Classics and alternatives
Turkey & vegetarian meal ideas
What Thanksgiving celebration would be complete without a menu showcasing all the abundance of autumn on the plate? The combination of warming flavours and fresh, seasonal ingredients will provide the perfect foundations for an unforgettable evening. Turkey is the absolute classic for Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition dates back to the 17th century, when the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated the first harvest festival and, according to reports, turkey had a starring role on the table. Today, turkey is symbolically linked to this celebration of thankfulness and is a staple item on the menu in many households. It is traditionally roasted for hours in the oven and served with a stuffing of bread, herbs and vegetables. The golden-brown crust and juicy meat are highlights at every Thanksgiving dinner.
Served on an elegant Cellini serving platter, the turkey becomes a stylish centrepiece on the table. The fine, delicate decorations and classic shape of the platter emphasise the importance of this dish and present it in festive, traditional style. But turkey doesn’t always need to be the automatic choice for Thanksgiving. Why not try a festive and flavoursome vegetarian alternative?
Alternative ideas for Thanksgiving dinner
Inviting friends & family for Thanksgiving
A beautifully decorated table is the centrepiece of any Thanksgiving celebration. This is where stories are told, memories are shared and new connections are made. But how can you make your table setting really stand out as well as looking inviting? We present four inspiring interior design ideas to help you make your table the focal point of the celebration and capture the special atmosphere of Thanksgiving.
Enjoy Thanksgiving at home with Villeroy&Boch
You can purchase individual pieces from the collections either online or in our specialist stores, allowing you to select your own personal Thanksgiving collection reflecting your vision and style.
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