Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy of gathering with loved ones. Sometimes, though, starting a conversation at the dinner table isn’t as easy as carving the turkey.
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a handy list of conversation starters that’ll make it easy to chat with everyone around the table.
From sharing favorite memories to discussing future plans, these prompts are perfect for keeping the conversation flowing. Ready to keep the Thanksgiving table chatter lively and engaging? Let’s get into it!
Table of Contents
Icebreakers
- What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened to you this year?
- Any fun plans for the upcoming holidays?
- Have you tried any new hobbies lately?
- What’s your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
- Did you have any interesting journeys recently?
- What’s the best book or movie you’ve enjoyed recently?
- How did you spend last Thanksgiving?
- Any new family recipes you’re excited about?
- What’s something you’re really thankful for this year?
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
- Do you have any hidden talents?
- What’s your go-to comfort food?
- What’s your favorite family memory?
- Have you watched any good shows lately?
- What’s your favorite way to relax?
- Has anything funny happened to you lately?
- What music are you into these days?
- What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?
- Any weekend plans you’re looking forward to?
- How do you like to celebrate special occasions?
Gratitude and Thankfulness
- What’s something you’re really thankful for this year?
- Who in your life are you most grateful for?
- Can you share a moment from this year that made you feel especially grateful?
- What’s a small thing you’re thankful for that often gets overlooked?
- Who made a difference in your life this year?
- How did you practice gratitude this past year?
- What’s a lesson you’re grateful to have learned recently?
- Can you share a time this year when you felt truly blessed?
- What are three things you’re thankful for right now?
- How has being thankful improved your life?
Family Traditions
- What are some Thanksgiving traditions you remember from your childhood?
- Do we have any new traditions we should start?
- What’s your favorite family tradition?
- How did our family start some of our traditions?
- Which Thanksgiving tradition are you most excited about?
- Do you know any unique Thanksgiving traditions from other cultures?
- What’s a tradition you’d like to pass down to the next generation?
- Have we ever changed any of our traditions? Why?
- Which tradition do you think makes our family unique?
- What’s a fun tradition you’ve heard about that we could try?
Food and Recipes
- What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
- Do you have a special family recipe you’d like to share?
- What’s a new dish you tried this year that you loved?
- How do you make your stuffing (or other dish)?
- What’s your secret to perfect mashed potatoes?
- Have you ever cooked a turkey? How did it go?
- What’s your favorite dessert on Thanksgiving?
- Can you share a funny cooking disaster you’ve had?
- What dish do you look forward to the most?
- Do you have any tips for making a great gravy?
Family Stories
- Does anyone have a funny Thanksgiving story to share?
- What’s your favorite family holiday memory?
- Can you tell us about a time when something unexpected happened on Thanksgiving?
- What’s a memorable story about a past Thanksgiving?
- Do you remember any big surprises at our Thanksgiving dinners?
- What’s the most adventurous thing someone in our family has done?
- Who in our family has the best holiday stories?
- What’s the funniest thing that’s happened at our family gatherings?
- Can you share a story about one of our ancestors?
- What’s a touching family moment you remember?
Holiday Plans and Activities
- What are your plans for the rest of the holiday season?
- Are you planning to travel anywhere for the holidays?
- What holiday activities are you looking forward to?
- Are there any holiday events you love to attend?
- What’s a fun holiday activity we should try this year?
- How do you usually decorate for the holidays?
- What’s on your holiday bucket list?
- Do you have any holiday traditions?
- What’s a memorable holiday activity you’ve done in the past?
- Are you planning any special holiday gatherings?
Games and Entertainment
- Do you have any favorite games you like to play with family?
- What’s a movie you watch every holiday season?
- Have you tried any new board games recently?
- What’s the last show you binge-watched?
- Do you have any recommendations for a good holiday movie?
- What’s your go-to party game for gatherings?
- Have you played any fun holiday-themed games?
- What’s a game that everyone in our family enjoys?
- Any good book recommendations for the holiday season?
- What’s the best concert or live show you’ve been to this year?
Current Events and News
- Did anyone see that amazing news story about…?
- What’s a recent event that really made you think?
- How do you feel about the latest holiday trends?
- What’s an exciting piece of news you heard recently?
- Have you read any good articles lately?
- What’s happening in your community that’s interesting?
- Any new developments in your favorite hobby or interest?
- What’s a new tech gadget you’re excited about?
- How are you feeling about the current season?
- Any interesting local news stories lately?
