Looking back at the past year, there's probably a lot that has you feeling grateful. Even if you can't spend the Thanksgiving holiday with all of your friends and family, you can send them one of these special Thanksgiving wishes and greetings and to let them know how thankful you are to know and love them.

Whether you’re hoping to fill a few cards to send out to your closest friends, or you need some inspiration for Instagram captions that’ll pair perfectly with your annual cousins' selfie and picture of your plate, this combination of quotes, sayings and messages of appreciation will be sure to do the trick. Even if you just want to extend a simple word of thanks to your colleagues, employees, boss or clients, these "Happy Thanksgiving" sayings will let them know that you appreciate them.

Don’t stop at well-wishes and emotional quotes, take giving thanks to the next level with festive gifts to give to your guests (or hosts if you’re celebrating away from your own home)