Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year. Turkey, mashed potatoes, crisp Fall weather, apple cider, watching movies with your friends and family, and of course all the cozy Autumn outfits. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to tell your loved one how much you care about them, but we know it's not always easy to find the perfect Thanksgiving wishes or messages to tell them exactly how you feel. Whether you're writing your Thanksgiving greetings in a homemade card, sending a sweet text to a friend, or sharing what you're thankful for around the dinner table, we've got the perfect Thanksgiving wishes for every occasion.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Cards

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  • Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day.
  • May your stuffing be tasty. May your turkey plump. May your thanksgiving be special.
  • Happy Thanksgiving wishes!
  • Hoping your holiday is as fun and bright as the leaves outside!
  • To someone sweeter than pumpkin pie, I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!
  • May your hearts be as warm as your kitchens this Thanksgiving.
  • May your Thanksgiving bring you joyful memories to warm your heart all year.
  • Hoping your holiday is as fun and bright as the leaves outside!
  • Leaves are falling, Thanksgiving is calling. ‍
  • Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Family

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  • Thankful to call you family – this year and every year!
  • Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of love and blessings.
  • Gathering the family and giving thanks fills my heart with warmth and joy. Grateful we are able to spend time together this holiday.
  • November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m most thankful for you.
  • Because today is a special day, I want to let you know that I appreciate you every single day.
  • Family is what I am most grateful for this season!
  • Thanksgiving is better together.
  • Happy Turkey Day to the best family ever.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Friends

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    • You hold the tur-key to my heart.
    • Please be my holi-date.
    • The good things about Thanksgiving all include you.
    • You're sweeter than candied yams.
    • I am so grateful to call you a friend.
    • Friends are the family we get to choose. Happy Friendsgiving!
    • Everyone needs a friend who tells them they’re cooking all wrong.
    • Let the gourd times roll with you!
    • You're pumpkin special.
    • Sending you coziest autumn vibes.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Instagram

    • Hoping my food coma lasts until next year. Happy Thanksgiving!
    • Gobble gobble ‘till you wobble!
    • My heart is as full as my plate.
    • Life is better when you're grateful.
    • In all things give thanks.
    • There's always something to be thankful for.
    • Grace, goodness and giving.
    • Did someone say leftovers?
    • Thanksgiving is my happy place.
    • All you need is love. And cranberry sauce.
    • Thankful and stuffed.
    • Heart is happy.
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