I have been invited to thanksgiving dinner in being held by an
American friend in London. What should I bring as a gift for the event. Any other tips regarding customs and tradition I should be aware of?
Thanks,
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2006-11-18 08:32:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Bring an Indian. That's what they celebrate for, the massacre of the Indians, isn't it ?
2006-11-18 08:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jazz 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Thats very nice of you to celebrate Thanksgiving. You will love it--there will be LOTS of food: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Bread Dressing, Vegetables, and probably beef dish. There will also be many cakes and pies.
It will be nice if you bring a Cake or Pie. Any cake will be fine. We normally have Pumpkin Pie, but I doubt they sell that in London.
A cheesecake will be nice, or an Apple Pie will be great too--since Apple Pie is considered American tradition. Matter of fact, here's what you do: bring 2 Apple Pies and a Gallon of (reduced fat) Vanilla Ice Cream. Americans loooooove Hot Apple Pie and Ice Cream--yummy!
Thanks for going :)
2006-11-18 08:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Victory 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since the meal seems to be well in hand, your friend should probably lean toward bringing a host/hostess gift instead of something for the table (unless they've specifically asked for a dish to pass). Candies, nuts, small floral arrangement, nice holiday-scented candle or sachets would all be nice. Happy Thanksgiving!
2016-05-22 01:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are gift baskets you can get at a grocery store filled with nuts, fruits and candies, Different sizes.
Tradition for Americans and Thanksgiving are usually
Pumpkin Pie....Cranberry sauce. Turkey. Dressing.. Apple pie.
2006-11-18 09:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a pie. Pumpkin preferably. Or Cherry pie. And, bring an appetite! Have a great thanksgiving!
2006-11-18 08:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by mediocritis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a Pointsetta Plant for the center piece on the dinner table and a bottle of wine.
2006-11-18 08:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by moire1111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dinner is in London? Since when do the Brits celebrate Thanksgiving?
In any case, bring something made in the USA. If you go through security at the airport, they will confiscate food and drink if you carry on your luggage.
2006-11-18 08:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Bring a pie or some kind of gift basket
2006-11-18 08:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Sxoxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homemade pumpkin pie! Recipe below :)
If you don't fancy that, the bottom website has lots of other thanksgiving recipes :)
2006-11-18 08:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If in doubt bring wine. It looks good when you walk in and if things drag you can drink it bcause you bought it
2006-11-18 08:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring George Bush.
Or the game "Soggy biscuit".
2006-11-18 08:37:32 · answer #11 · answered by Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof ! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋