10 Heartfelt Questions to Ask Your Family This Thanksgiving

10 Heartfelt Questions to Ask Your Family This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the rare days each year when the people we love most actually slow down, sit together, and share a meal. Between the food, the laughter, and the football, it’s the perfect moment to spark meaningful conversations that turn into memories you’ll talk about for years.

If you want to bring everyone a little closer this holiday, here are 10 heartfelt questions you can ask around the table. Use them with kids, parents, grandparents, friends — anyone who’s part of your Thanksgiving story.

1. What’s one memory from this house that you’ll never forget?

This one always brings out great stories — sweet, funny, childhood moments, or those “remember when?” memories everyone loves.

2. Which Thanksgiving from your past is the most memorable, and why?

Everyone lights up telling stories from “the year the turkey burned,” “the year everyone came home,” or “the year we laughed so hard we cried.”

3. What’s one tradition from your family growing up that you wish still existed today?

A beautiful way to honor grandparents, heritage, and the things that made childhood magical.

4. What’s something someone at this table has done this year that made you proud?

A guaranteed heart-melter. Kids especially thrive hearing this.

5. What’s one thing you’re grateful for this year that you didn’t expect?

Perfect for a year full of surprises — good or challenging.

6. What’s a life lesson you learned this year that changed you in a small or big way?

Great for deeper conversation without being too heavy.

7. What’s one thing you hope stays the same next year?

People realize how comforting the constants can be — family, routines, or even the same Thanksgiving recipes.

8. If you could thank one person who shaped who you are today, who would it be?

This one always leads to big smiles, hugs, and “call your mom” moments.

9. What’s one thing you want to start doing as a new family tradition?

A fun way to bring kids into the moment and plant the seeds for next year.

10. What’s your favorite part of being home for the holidays?

Home means something different to everyone — and these answers are usually the sweetest of all.

A Simple Tip

You don’t have to ask all ten.Even one of these can turn a normal Thanksgiving dinner into a memory your family carries forward.

Try bringing this list on your phone, or print it out and set it near the table. You never know which question will spark the story everyone remembers next year.

Wishing you and yours a warm, joyful Thanksgiving from The Brian Blevins Team.

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