Thanksgiving This or That Questions

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48 questions in this deck · no repeats until you've seen them all

Two options, one snap answer, no speeches required. These Thanksgiving picks work at the table, in a classroom the week of the holiday, and in the car on the way to dinner. Every question is about the day itself — food, guests, leftovers and traditions — and none of them ask anyone to share money, politics or private family details.

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48 Thanksgiving This or That Questions by Theme

The table

  1. Turkey or ham?
  2. Mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole?
  3. Stuffing baked in a dish or stuffing with the roast?
  4. Cranberry sauce from a can or homemade cranberry sauce?
  5. Gravy on everything or gravy on the side?
  6. Pumpkin pie or pecan pie?
  7. Apple pie or cherry pie?
  8. Whipped cream or ice cream on your slice?
  9. Dinner at noon or dinner at sunset?
  10. Warm rolls from the oven or leftover rolls the next morning?
  11. Green bean casserole or roasted vegetables?
  12. Cornbread or soft dinner rolls?

How the day goes

  1. Parade on TV or football on TV?
  2. Watch the game or play a game outside?
  3. A nap after dinner or a walk after dinner?
  4. Cook all morning or arrive with one dish?
  5. Assigned seats or sit wherever there is a chair?
  6. A fancy tablecloth or sturdy paper plates?
  7. A kids' table or everyone at one table?
  8. Photos before anyone eats or photos after the meal?
  9. One short toast or no speeches at all?
  10. Board games after dinner or a movie after dinner?
  11. Early to bed or stay up talking?
  12. Plans for the day after or a completely empty Friday?

Guests and hosting

  1. Host at your place or go to someone else's?
  2. A big crowd or just your household?
  3. Friendsgiving or a family dinner?
  4. A potluck or one person cooks?
  5. Name tags for a big group or trust that people will introduce themselves?
  6. Pets in the room or pets in a quiet room?
  7. Travel to the dinner or stay in the city where you live?
  8. Invite a neighbor or keep the guest list small?
  9. Matching sweaters or whatever is comfortable?
  10. Say what you are thankful for out loud or write it on a card?
  11. Retell an old family story or start a new one?
  12. A group chat to plan or one person in charge?

Traditions and leftovers

  1. The same menu every year or one new dish?
  2. Paper hand turkeys or a simple store-bought centerpiece?
  3. The same movie every year or a new one?
  4. Help out in the morning or rest in the morning?
  5. A leftover sandwich or a reheated plate?
  6. Friday leftovers or a Friday restaurant?
  7. Leave the table set all weekend or clear it the same night?
  8. Handwritten thank-you notes or one group text?
  9. A recipe card passed down or a new cookbook?
  10. A gratitude jar or a spoken round of thanks?
  11. A cold-weather walk or a blanket on the couch?
  12. Save the wishbone or let the kids pull it right away?

How to Play

Pass the plate. Read one question while people are filling plates. Point left for the first choice and right for the second. The person in the minority explains their pick in one sentence.

Car ride. The passenger reads, everyone answers in seat order, and the driver breaks ties. Ten questions fill the last stretch of a drive.

Classroom warm-up. Project one question, send students to two sides of the room, and ask one volunteer from each side for a because. Stop after three questions so the lesson still starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Thanksgiving this or that questions good for dinner?

Yes. They are short food, hosting and tradition picks, so they work between courses without turning the table into a speech. Skip any question that would leave someone out, such as travel, if a guest could not come.

Can a classroom use these the week of Thanksgiving?

Yes. The food and tradition questions are school-safe and do not ask about family income, religion or who is coming to dinner. Use two or three as a warm-up, then go back to the lesson.

How is this different from would you rather?

This or that is a fast everyday pick, like pie or cake. Would you rather adds a situation, like cooking the whole meal or washing every dish. Use this page for speed and the Thanksgiving would you rather page when you want a longer answer.

Are the questions clean for mixed company?

Yes. There is no alcohol, romance or embarrassing-secret content. They are written for families, classrooms, coworkers and friends at the same table.

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