They say it’s the little details that make the difference. When it comes to your Thanksgiving holiday festivities, this is certainly the case. While a lot of attention goes into travel plans and cooking the Gobbler, everything points to that special moment when everyone gathers around the table to express their gratitude and enjoy their special meal together.

It’s the time when everyone walks into the room that the holiday truly begins. All smells of preparation and colors of fall meld together with the sight of a golden bird and an endless setting of special holiday foods. Of course, the detail that sets it all off and ties the table together is the special holiday centerpiece. While there are many themes you can choose for this final touch, they will all incorporate the gorgeous golden and brown colors of the fall season.

For many, the cornucopia is the perfect symbol of the time when we all gather to count and express gratitude for our blessings. When it is the central element of a flowing centerpiece, it represents the reality of overflowing bounty that the majority of us enjoy. Even with this theme, you can choose the items that grace the conical shape of the cornucopia. Whether you select fruit or pine cones or other items with special significance for your family, this powerful decoration carries the message of the day to all.

You, however, may want to provide a simpler message with a more rustic reminder of the roots of the celebration. There are a number of choices to provide a centerpiece that can be used from early fall right up to the Christmas holiday. The nice thing about this form of decoration is its ability to tie all the details from napkins, table cloths and place settings into one subtle reminder of the time of year. It’s the holiday, and the traditional sense of harvest and the celebration of one season ending and another beginning.

Whatever your choice, your centerpiece will be sure to receive the notice of all those attending your family feast.