Questions to Ask on Thanksgiving
Thoughtful and engaging questions to spark meaningful conversations during Thanksgiving gatherings, helping you connect with family and friends over the holiday.
1What are you most grateful for this year?
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What are you most grateful for this year?
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Why this works
This classic Thanksgiving question helps everyone reflect on the positive aspects of their year and share what matters most to them.
2What's a tradition from your childhood that you'd like to pass on?
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What's a tradition from your childhood that you'd like to pass on?
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Why this works
Learning about family traditions helps preserve important customs and creates opportunities to share meaningful family history.
3What's the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
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What's the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
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Why this works
Sharing funny moments helps lighten the mood and creates laughter, which is perfect for bringing people together.
4What's something new you learned this year that you're excited about?
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What's something new you learned this year that you're excited about?
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Why this works
Discussing new learning helps people share their growth and interests, creating opportunities for deeper connections.
5What's your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
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What's your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
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Why this works
Sharing favorite memories helps create a sense of nostalgia and connection, especially meaningful during family gatherings.
6What's something you're looking forward to in the coming year?
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What's something you're looking forward to in the coming year?
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Why this works
Discussing future plans helps people share their hopes and dreams, creating positive energy for the year ahead.
7What's a challenge you overcame this year that you're proud of?
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What's a challenge you overcame this year that you're proud of?
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Why this works
Sharing challenges and victories helps people feel supported and celebrated for their resilience and growth.
8What's your favorite dish at this table and why?
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What's your favorite dish at this table and why?
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Why this works
Discussing food preferences helps people share their tastes and often leads to stories about family recipes and traditions.
9What's something you appreciate about each person at this table?
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What's something you appreciate about each person at this table?
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Why this works
Expressing appreciation for others helps strengthen relationships and makes everyone feel valued and loved.
10What's a skill or hobby you picked up this year?
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What's a skill or hobby you picked up this year?
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Why this works
Sharing new skills helps people showcase their growth and interests, often leading to interesting conversations about learning.
11What's the best advice you received this year?
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What's the best advice you received this year?
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Why this works
Sharing advice helps people pass on wisdom and often leads to meaningful discussions about life lessons and guidance.
12What's something you're thankful for that you might have taken for granted before?
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What's something you're thankful for that you might have taken for granted before?
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Why this works
This question helps people appreciate the small things in life and recognize blessings they might not have noticed before.
13What's a place you visited or would like to visit that made an impression on you?
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What's a place you visited or would like to visit that made an impression on you?
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Why this works
Discussing travel experiences helps people share adventures and dreams, often leading to interesting stories and recommendations.
14What's something you're grateful for about your family?
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What's something you're grateful for about your family?
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Why this works
Expressing gratitude for family helps strengthen bonds and reminds everyone of the love and support they have.
15What's a goal you achieved this year that you're proud of?
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What's a goal you achieved this year that you're proud of?
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Why this works
Sharing achievements helps people celebrate their successes and feel supported in their accomplishments.
16What's something you're looking forward to doing together as a family?
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What's something you're looking forward to doing together as a family?
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Why this works
Discussing future family activities helps create excitement and plans for spending more time together.
17What's a lesson you learned this year that you'd like to share?
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What's a lesson you learned this year that you'd like to share?
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Why this works
Sharing lessons learned helps people pass on wisdom and often leads to meaningful discussions about life experiences.
18What's something you're grateful for about your health or well-being?
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What's something you're grateful for about your health or well-being?
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Why this works
Discussing health and well-being helps people appreciate their physical and mental health, which is often taken for granted.
19What's a tradition you'd like to start for future Thanksgivings?
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What's a tradition you'd like to start for future Thanksgivings?
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Why this works
Discussing new traditions helps create excitement for future gatherings and allows everyone to contribute ideas.
20What's something you're grateful for about your community or the world around you?
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What's something you're grateful for about your community or the world around you?
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Why this works
This question helps people think beyond themselves and appreciate the broader community and world they're part of.
Creating Meaningful Thanksgiving Conversations
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Engaging Everyone
Go Around the Table
Give everyone a chance to answer each question, ensuring no one feels left out of the conversation.
Listen Actively
Show genuine interest in each person's response and ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation flowing.
Keep It Positive
Focus on gratitude and positive experiences to maintain the uplifting spirit of Thanksgiving.