Let’s play a quick word association game. We say “holiday gifting,” you say… December, right? Wrong. Or at least—not necessarily right. At Cultivate, we’re here to make a bold (and deeply strategic) suggestion: don’t wait for the end-of-year gifting frenzy. Send your holiday gifts for Thanksgiving instead.

Yes, we said it. And yes, we mean it. Here’s why Thanksgiving gifting is the ultimate expression of gratitude and a surefire way to outsmart, outshine, and out-gift the rest of the crowd.

1. The Timing is Chef’s Kiss

Thanksgiving is literally a holiday about giving thanks. Why wait until everyone’s knee-deep in wrapping paper, inbox overflow, and peppermint bark to say, “I appreciate you”? Sending your gift before December’s chaos hits makes your message feel intentional—not obligatory. It’s gratitude, on purpose.

Still wondering what makes a gift feel meaningful? Check out our blog on How to Give a Gift That Actually Means Something.

2. Your Gift Won’t Get Lost in the Jingle Bell Pile-Up

Let’s face it: when everyone sends gifts in December, it becomes corporate white noise. But a thoughtful gift that lands just before Thanksgiving? Now that stands out. While everyone else is still deciding if they’re doing a holiday gift this year, you’ve already delivered yours—with class, clarity, and perfect timing.

3. Avoid Gift Fatigue (It’s Real)

By mid-December, even the nicest gestures start to blend together. A Thanksgiving gift is unexpected in the best way. It beats the fatigue, skips the sensory overload, and lands like a breath of fresh, cinnamon-scented air. It’s relief, not just reward.

4. It’s Non-Religious, Non-Denominational, and All Inclusive

The holidays can be tricky. But gratitude? Gratitude is universal. Thanksgiving gifting lets you bypass the "Happy Holidays" vs. "Merry Christmas" debate entirely, while still sharing warmth, appreciation, and connection in a way that resonates with everyone on your list.

Curious how we make thoughtful gifting inclusive and unforgettable? Peek at Why Gifting Shouldn’t Be One-Size-Fits-All.

5. It Deepens Relationships, Before Everyone Checks Out

December is a scheduling black hole. People are OOO, juggling family plans, and mentally done. A Thanksgiving gift gets ahead of the rush, reaches people while they’re still tuned in, and leaves an impression that lingers long after the last slice of pie.

6. It’s Easy to Schedule (Like, Really Easy)

With Cultivate’s online gifting platform, you can queue up your Thanksgiving gifts now and relax later. Pick your people. Pick your date. Pick your gift. We’ll do the rest. Your clients get an email to choose a gift they actually want. You get the credit for being brilliantly thoughtful and wildly efficient.

Want to learn more about how our solutions work? Start with Gifting 101.

Ready to Be That Gifter?

Be the one they remember—not the one who blended into the December background noise. Send your gifts for Thanksgiving this year, and let your appreciation land with clarity, intention, and a side of stuffing.

🦃✨ Because saying “thank you” shouldn’t wait until it’s one of a hundred other messages—it should be the first.