The New Thanksgiving: Gather, Give & Celebrate at STC
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The new Thanksgiving starts before anyone sits down at the table. This fall, the mood is warm, tactile and collected: deep brown and burgundy, soft textiles, natural greenery and unexpected objects that make home feel a little richer and more inviting. Instead of decorating for one weekend, choose pieces that carry the feeling of fall from September through November.
The new Thanksgiving doesn’t end when the plates are cleared. Coffee, conversation and something everyone can join give guests a reason to stay a little longer.
Clear a little space on the table, make another pot of coffee and bring out something everyone can join. Games, puzzles and conversation starters can turn those quieter hours after dinner into some of the best moments of the weekend.
When is Thanksgiving in Canada in 2026?
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. Shopping for Thanksgiving entertaining essentials, hostess gifts, desserts and family activities in late September or early October gives you plenty of time to prepare for the long weekend.
What should I bring to Thanksgiving dinner as a guest?
Choose something thoughtful that doesn't create more work for the host. Chocolates from Lindt, cookies from Craig's Cookies, a book from Indigo, a beauty treat from Sephora or dessert from Saint Germain Bakery are all easy Thanksgiving hostess gifts.
What is a good Thanksgiving hostess gift?
Chocolate, cookies, books and small self-care luxuries all make thoughtful hostess gifts. Lindt's current gift assortment includes boxed pralines and LINDOR truffles specifically suited to gifting and entertaining.
Where can I shop for Thanksgiving home décor and servingware at STC?
Start with Walmart and Winners at Scarborough Town Centre. Walmart is useful for practical cooking, serving and seasonal needs, while Winners carries an ever-changing assortment of home fashions that makes it ideal for discovering servingware, glassware, cookware, textiles and decorative accents.
Where can I buy Thanksgiving desserts at STC?
Try Saint Germain Bakery for cakes and pastries, Craig's Cookies for cookies made for sharing and Lindt for chocolates that can move effortlessly from hostess gift to after-dinner treat.
What are some good family activities for after Thanksgiving dinner?
Conversation cards, puzzles and easy tabletop games work particularly well for multigenerational gatherings. Look to Indigo for conversation decks and family activities, and browse Miniso in store for current puzzles, toys and games.
What is a good gift for an October birthday?
When a fall birthday coincides with a Thanksgiving family gathering, an STC Gift Card lets the birthday guest choose something they genuinely want from participating retailers rather than making you guess.
Where can I shop for Thanksgiving in Scarborough?
Scarborough Town Centre brings together Thanksgiving home essentials, hostess gifts, desserts, beauty, books and family activities in one destination. For this edit, start with Walmart and Winners for the home, Lindt and Craig's Cookies for gifting, Saint Germain Bakery for dessert, Indigo and Miniso for after-dinner fun, and Sephora for a little luxury.
