A: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa: the holiday season is upon us! With all the festivities, flowers are the perfect way to give your celebrations that extra-special touch.

Brighten up your home — and get into the holiday spirit — with these ideas:

• Accessorize a large table with a long and narrow centerpiece. Be sure it's not too high; you don't want to block your guests' view or make it difficult to pass around all that delicious food!
  
  
• Experiment with a simple arrangement made of just one kind of flower. Chrysanthemums are a popular choice for November. Try these playful daisy-like flowers in a warm russet or rich red color, cut close to the base of the flower. Arrange them in a small, bowl-like vase for a beautiful effect.
  
  
• Put floating individual flowers — gerbera daisies work well — in small clear vases or crystal wine glasses on your holiday table. This creates an elegant holiday spectacle.
  
  
• Scatter fall leaves, individual flowers, and votive candles all over your dining table.
  
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• Place a single long-stem rose on each plate to welcome guests to the table. Try roses in festive shades of orange and gold.
  
  
• Line your front walkway with votive candles to softly illuminate the path to your front door.
  
  
• Use fresh flowers on your Christmas tree in water vials. Florists can recommend long-lasting varieties and tell you how to care for them.
  
  
• Place scented candles and fresh flowers in each powder room.
  
  
• Wrap the pots of poinsettias or other holiday plants with festive paper and ribbons.
  
  
• Have a loose vase of flowers at your front door. As guests leave, invite them to take one home as a holiday remembrance.