Thanksgiving Table Topics
-Prompts for Connecting ConversationsDirections: Option 1- Cut the strips and place them in a pile on the table, occasionally pulling
prompts to spark discussion. Option 2- Have guests answer a prompt on scrap paper and collect
their answers in a bowl. Randomly draw the responses and guess who wrote each one.
How did your grandparents/parents/other family members meet?
What is your fondest memory from your childhood?
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
What lifelong dream or goal would you like to pursue?
Which person in your family do you most resemble?
If you could take 3 items with you to a deserted island, what would they be?
Would you rather travel by plane, car, plane or ship?
Has anyone at the table broken their arm, gotten seasick or had stitches?
What is the most adventurous thing you’ve done?
Has anyone had a supernatural/paranormal/spiritual experience?
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Bonus: Turkey Trivia!
How many turkeys are consumed at Thanksgiving each year? A. 10 million B. 250 million C. 45 million
True or false: A turkey younger than 16 weeks is called a fryer. TRUE
True or false: A turkey 5 - 7 months old is called a roaster. TRUE
What is the red skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck called? Wattle
What is an adult male turkey called?
A. Tate B. Tom C. Raffle
What month is National Turkey Lovers’ Month? A. June B. November C. March
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