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Gratitude, family dinners, and a little humor at the table.

Thanksgiving quotes here run from genuine reflection to the lighter side of the holiday — cooking memories, family dinners, even the odd joke about chicken fingers. Pair one with our Prayers for a more reflective table reading.

I've always had fond memories of cooking Thanksgiving.

Quotes by Wylie Dufresne

Thanksgiving, for me, is a time for reflection.

Quotes by Trish Regan

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I love chicken. I would eat chicken fingers on Thanksgiving if it were socially acceptable.

Quotes by Todd Barry

Thanksgiving Day, the holiday, has a certain feeling to it.

Quotes by The Ultimate Warrior

Comfort Quotes

It's a bit of a sore spot, the Thanksgiving in Indian country.

Quotes by Robbie Robertson

My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor.

Quotes by Phyllis Diller

One Thanksgiving weekend, I had a lost weekend at a friend's place with 'Grand Theft Auto.'

Quotes by Paul Dini

You can't have a good Thanksgiving meal without a little bit of ketchup on the side.

Quotes by Patrick Mahomes

There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.

Quotes by O. Henry

Dinner Quotes

The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.

Quotes by Merle Shain

I have nothing against turkey. We eat turkey for Thanksgiving in my house.

Quotes by Marc Forgione

I love Halloween. I love Thanksgiving. I love Christmas. I love New Year's.

Quotes by Madelaine Petsch

I'm vegetarian, but I love Thanksgiving dinner: faux turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

Quotes by Leigh Lezark

A lot of Thanksgiving days have been ruined by not carving the turkey in the kitchen.

Quotes by Kin Hubbard

Evening Quotes

Thanksgiving is a big one for our family.

Quotes by Kevin Jonas

What a marvelous resource soup is for the thrifty cook - it solves the ham-bone and lamb-bone problems, the everlasting Thanksgiving turkey, the extra vegetables.

Quotes by Julia Child

I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land.

Quotes by Jon Stewart

Christmas is the antithesis of Thanksgiving. Christmas is pretty much a man-made holiday.

Quotes by John Clayton

Thanksgiving is a season that is very much in accord with the themes and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Quotes by John Clayton

Family Quotes

I absolutely adore Thanksgiving. It's the only holiday I insist on making myself.

Quotes by Ina Garten

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of Thanksgiving quotes are collected on this page?
Mostly casual, personal-sounding reflections on food, family, and the general feeling of the holiday - lines like fond memories of 'cooking Thanksgiving' or Thanksgiving Day simply having 'a certain feeling to it.' They read like candid remarks rather than formal toasts.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
In the United States, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November every year. Canada celebrates its own Thanksgiving earlier, on the second Monday of October, reflecting an earlier harvest season further north.
Why do people search for Thanksgiving quotes instead of just wishing someone a happy holiday?
A quote gives people a way to express gratitude or nostalgia around the table, in a card, or on social media without having to write their own reflection from scratch.
How did Thanksgiving originate?
The most widely told origin story traces to 1621, when Plymouth Colony Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest feast in present-day Massachusetts. The event is often cited as an early example of cooperation between English colonists and Native Americans, though the modern holiday took shape gradually over the centuries that followed.
Is every quote on this page purely sentimental?
No - one line jokes about wanting to 'eat chicken fingers on Thanksgiving if it were socially acceptable,' showing the page mixes genuine reflection with the kind of self-aware humor real people actually share around the holiday.
Why is turkey the centerpiece of the meal?
Turkey became the traditional main dish partly because it was a large, native bird that was plentiful in autumn and practical for feeding a big gathering. Over time it became so closely tied to the holiday that "turkey day" is a common nickname for Thanksgiving itself.
What should I pair a Thanksgiving quote with for a meal setting?
For a grace-before-the-meal moment, the Prayers page is the better fit, while these quotes work well for a card, toast, or caption instead.
What is the central theme of the holiday?
At its heart, Thanksgiving is about gratitude - pausing to acknowledge the harvest, family, and good fortune of the year. Many households mark this with spoken thanks around the table before the meal begins.
Who made Thanksgiving an official national holiday in the US?
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving in 1863, during the Civil War, as a fixed annual observance. The date was later standardized to the fourth Thursday of November by an act of Congress in 1941.
What other customs are associated with Thanksgiving besides the meal?
Beyond the family dinner, the holiday is associated with parades (most famously New York's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade), American football games, and a moment where many families go around the table naming what they're thankful for. It also traditionally marks the start of the year-end holiday and shopping season in the US.
Is Thanksgiving only celebrated in North America?
Formal Thanksgiving holidays as a fixed civic observance are mainly associated with the United States and Canada, on their respective dates. Similar harvest-festival traditions expressing gratitude exist in other cultures worldwide, though not always under the same name or date.
How can I share Thanksgiving wishes with family and friends?
Many people send short thankful messages or heartfelt notes to family and friends who can't be at the table in person. Thanksgiving wishes and quotes are common ways to put that gratitude into words for cards, texts, or social posts.
Are prayers a common part of Thanksgiving?
Yes, saying grace or a thanksgiving prayer before the meal is a long-standing tradition in many households, regardless of which origin story is followed. Thanksgiving prayers often focus on gratitude for family, health, and provision over the past year.
What's a simple way to mark Thanksgiving on social media?
A short thankful caption or status update is a common, low-effort way to mark the day publicly. Thanksgiving status updates typically pair a line of gratitude with well-wishes for whoever is reading.

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