Thanksgiving may be a U.S. traditional holiday, but the seasonal shopping patterns it creates are global: shoppers search early for décor, party supplies, kitchen gear and themed apparel — and many Filipino sellers successfully tap those trends through exports, dropshipping, or localized holiday collections. Global platforms show holiday search and buying spikes (especially around Thanksgiving → Black Friday/Cyber Monday), making this a high-opportunity window for smart sellers.

Below are five product categories that consistently perform well at Thanksgiving:
   

1. Seasonal Home Décor

Seasonal décor (pumpkins, wreaths, table runners, centerpieces) is a low-risk item with high visual appeal — great for social posts and product bundles. Holiday décor often shows noticeable search spikes during October–November.

What to sell:

• Artificial pumpkins & wreaths (durable, reusable items that justify slightly higher price points).
• Coordinated table sets: runners, napkins, placemats, centerpieces.
• Warm textiles: throw blankets and decorative pillows (easy upsells).

Seller tips:

• Offer themed bundles (e.g., “Thanksgiving Table Starter”); bundles increase average order value and simplify buying decisions.
• Use lifestyle photos showing the set in a dining table context — that improves CTR and conversions.
• For local fulfillment, stock compact, shippable décor first (pillows, runners) and test heavier items later.

2. Fall-Scented Candles & Home Fragrance

Fragrance creates the “cozy” mood shoppers want at Thanksgiving. Candles and diffusers are giftable, high-margin, and photograph well for product pages.

What to sell:

• Pumpkin, cinnamon, apple and clove scent options.
• Eco-friendly soy candles or reusable vessels (appeals to sustainability-minded buyers).
• Multi-pack or sampler bundles for gifting.

Seller tips:

• Describe scent notes clearly on product pages and include burn time — that reduces returns.
• Cross-sell candles with décor and kitchen items (e.g., “Thanksgiving Table Set + 2 candles”).
• Consider private label or custom-label options for higher margins.

3. Kitchen & Cooking Essentials

Food is central to Thanksgiving; shoppers buy cookware, bakeware, and specialty appliances to prepare larger meals. The demand for practical kitchen tools increases sharply during the holiday season.

What to sell:

• Roasting pans & large bakeware (durable, high-utility items).
• Small kitchen gadgets: timers, carving tools, compact fryers or air fry accessories.
• Themed bakeware (pumpkin molds, pie plates) that appeal to home bakers.

Seller tips:

• Sell cookware with clear dimensions and capacity (buyers are planning for family sizes).
• Offer combo deals (pan + oven mitt + roasting rack) to boost AOV.
• If importing, check shipping windows early — cookware can be seasonal and needs lead time.

4. Thanksgiving Apparel & Accessories

Themed aprons, matching family shirts and novelty accessories are inexpensive, shareable and frequent impulse buys — ideal for print-on-demand models or POD partners. Print-on-demand apparel continues to be a high-volume holiday category.

What to sell:

• Themed aprons and cook’s hats (easy cross-sell with kitchen items).
• Matching family tees/hoodies (print-on-demand to avoid inventory risk).
• Small novelty items: socks, caps, photobooth props.

Seller tips:

• Use POD for family/novelty items to avoid dead inventory; advertise “order by” dates for holiday delivery.
• Run small influencer campaigns with family or food-prep creators to show real-life use.
• Offer personalization (names/dates) for a premium.

 

5. Food & Gourmet Items

Turkey and seasonal foods are anchors of Thanksgiving shopping. Even if you don’t ship whole turkeys internationally, related gourmet items — specialty sauces, stuffing mixes, baking mixes, dessert molds — are strong sellers and easy to bundle for gifting. According to industry data, turkey and core holiday foods remain central to Thanksgiving meals.

What to sell:

Specialty sauces, artisanal cranberry preserves, and pre-mixed stuffing.

Baking molds and dessert kits (pumpkin pie kits are a hit).

Plant-based roast alternatives or gourmet side options for niche shoppers.

Seller tips:

If selling food, comply with local food safety and labeling rules; list clear shelf life and storage instructions.

Position kits as “easy holiday solutions” — they appeal to time-pressed shoppers.

Consider local sourcing for perishables to reduce shipping complexity.
 

Conclusion:

Thanksgiving season offers clear opportunities across décor, fragrance, kitchen gear, apparel and gourmet items. For e-commerce sellers, success comes from: choosing products with strong visual appeal, using bundles and cross-sells, managing lead time and inventory, and using POD to reduce risk.

Besides, user can scrape product listings from other stores or platforms by using ERP like BigSeller, and import it into your own store draft list for editing and uploading to your store.

There are two ways to scrape. You could either collect product info by using the BigSeller Scrape Extension or copy the product links.



Or use 1688 sourcing feature to find out the high quality products and suppliers