Thanksgiving Notes: What to Write in a Card
Thanksgiving is, at heart, a holiday about gratitude — which makes it the perfect occasion for a thank-you note. Tell someone you are thankful for them, thank the host for dinner, or send seasonal thanks to clients.
Choose a template, pick the Autumn harvest style, add leaves, pumpkins and pie, and download your note.
Click the page to edit the message. Replace the [bracketed] words with your own.
Message ideas
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The first 3 styles suit this occasion.
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Handwriting
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Print as a folded card
A 2-page PDF: a cover on the front and your note inside. Print double-sided (flip on short edge), then fold in half.
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One note per person (batch)
Write [Name] in your note where the name goes, then list the names below — one per line (up to 50).
Your note has no [Name] yet — add it where each name should appear.
How to write a thanksgiving note
- Be specific about why you are thankful for them.
- Thank the host for the meal and the effort behind it.
- For clients, focus on the partnership over the year.
- Place notes at each guest's seat as a table card.
- Add autumn leaves, pumpkins and pie elements.
What to write in a Thanksgiving card
For family
“Happy Thanksgiving! This year I am most thankful for all of you around the table.”
For friends
“Thankful for friends like you who feel like family. Happy Thanksgiving!”
For your host
“Thank you for welcoming us to your table. The food was wonderful and the company even better.”
For colleagues
“Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful to work with such a kind and talented team.”
For employees
“Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. Wishing you a restful Thanksgiving with your loved ones.”
For clients
“At Thanksgiving, we are grateful for clients like you. Thank you for your trust and partnership.”
For teachers
“Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all you do for our children.”
Religious
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.”
Short thanksgiving messages
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Grateful for you.
- Thankful, blessed and full of pie.
- Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving.
- So thankful for our friendship.
Copy any of these onto the note above, then make it personal with a name or a shared memory.
Thanksgiving note templates
Each of these is available as a template in the editor above — pick it from the Message template menu and edit it on the page.
Dear [Name], Happy Thanksgiving! This year I am especially thankful for you — for your friendship, your kindness and all the good times we have shared. With gratitude, [Your Name]
Dear [Name], Thank you for hosting such a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was perfect, and the company even better. We are so grateful to be included. With love, [Your Name]
Dear [Name], At Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how much we value our clients. Thank you for your trust and partnership this year. Warm regards, [Your Name]
When is Thanksgiving?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. In Canada it is the second Monday in October.
How to make your note
- Pick a message template, then click the page and replace the [bracketed] words.
- Format any words with bold, underline, size, colour or alignment using the bar above the page.
- Choose a page style, page size and handwriting font in the Style tab.
- Open Add elements to place decorations — drag to move, drag the corner to resize, × to delete.
- Download your note as a PDF, image or Word file.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a Thanksgiving note?
Tell them you are thankful for them and why, and wish them a happy Thanksgiving.
How do I thank someone for hosting Thanksgiving?
Thank them for the meal and their hospitality, mention a favourite dish, and say how grateful you are to be included.
When is Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday in November in the US, and the second Monday in October in Canada.
Can I make Thanksgiving place cards?
Yes. Choose a small size such as Postcard, write each guest's name and a line of thanks, and print.
What should businesses write to clients at Thanksgiving?
"At Thanksgiving, we are reminded how much we value our clients. Thank you for your trust this year."
Which elements suit Thanksgiving?
Autumn leaves, pumpkins, pie, sunflowers and hearts.
What do you write in a Thanksgiving card for family?
Tell them what you are thankful for this year — often each other — and wish them a warm, happy holiday.
What should employers write to employees at Thanksgiving?
Thank them for their hard work and dedication, and wish them a restful holiday with their loved ones.
What is a religious Thanksgiving message?
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving."
What do I write in a Thanksgiving thank-you note to my host?
Thank them for welcoming you to their table, mention a favourite dish, and say how grateful you are to have been included.
More handwritten notes
Each occasion has its own message templates, page styles and decorations.