Thanksgiving has turned into a holiday all about the food, and rightfully so. There are only so many days a year you get to eat mashed potatoes , stuffing, and turkey , after all. But it's still fun to indulge in some appetizers ahead of the meal, especially if one of those apps is a Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

Whether it's how the cheeses and meats align to look like a turkey's feathers or how the board's little accents are thoughtfully placed throughout, there's no denying the way a good Thanksgiving charcuterie board adds a festive touch to the season. From Friendsgiving to Thanksgiving to even a simple picture for your Instagram, these charcuterie board ideas are made for it all. You can throw together a brunch board, dessert board, candy board, or classic turkey charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and more.

(And if you want to go the extra mile, there are even hot-chocolate charcuterie boards that look pretty tasty, too.) Regardless of which you choose, you'll be the talk of the town this November with any of these creative Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas ahead. You can thank us later.

An Etiquette Guide to Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Idea: Brie Cutouts This heaping pile of colorful fall foods makes for a glorious Thanksgiving charcuterie board that doesn't require too much careful assembly. The clever brie cutouts are the icing on the cake; just carefully press a cookie cutter through the rind, and voila. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boa.