How to Make a Thanksgiving Center Piece

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By Jennifer Elrod
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Mini pumpkin with autumn corn.

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that takes place each November. Family and friends get together to give thanks for all of life's riches. Typically, a Thanksgiving dinner is prepared, and items such as turkey, potato's, green beans, cranberry sauce, casseroles and pumpkin pie are served. Creating a table center piece to sit in the middle of the table will add a touch of elegance. Your guests will be so impressed with the beautifully decorated table, you might be asked to host the Thanksgiving dinner every year.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Plate stand
Pillar candle
Faux autumn leaves
Apples
Mini pumpkins
Gourds
Cranberries
Scented pine cones
Lighter

Step 1

Set the plate stand in the center of the table. A rich, warm-colored plate will look the best for the Thanksgiving theme.
Step 2

Place the large, pillar candle in the middle of the plate. Dark cranberry, cream, burnt orange, or cedar green are the best color choices for your candle.
Step 3

Scatter the autumn leaves around the candle. Overlap the leaves and allow some to hang off the plate slightly.
Step 4

Arrange apples, mini pumpkins, gourds, cranberries and scented pine cones on top of the leaves and around the candle.
Step 5

Light the candle and breathe in the spicy aroma from your Thanksgiving centerpiece.