It can be challenging to create rich and meaningful conversations about thanksgiving. The predictable “What do you feel thankful for?” question can often be met with quick, surface-level responses that bring the conversation to a close soon after it’s begun. Here are 20 Thanksgiving discussion questions to help you go a little deeper with those conversations.
- What is a childhood memory you are thankful for?
- If you could thank one person (living or dead) for his or her influence on your life, who would you thank?
- What are three things that always make you smile?
- What gave you the most joy this past year?
- If you could share Thanksgiving dinner with one famous historical figure, who would you choose?
- If you could invent a holiday, what would it be called and what would it celebrate?
- If you could learn a new skill this coming year, what would it be?
- What does the term “give thanks” mean to you?
- What pieces of advice would you pass on to the next generation as they establish their own Thanksgiving traditions?
- What are some truths about God that give you eternal reasons for rejoicing?
- What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?
- What electronic device are you most grateful for, and what does it add to your life?
- What challenging experience has ended up changing your life for the better?
- What place do you feel most grateful or sentimental about?
- Name three days in your life that you feel especially grateful for.
- What about your surroundings (home/neighborhood/city/etc.) are you thankful for?
- What opportunities have you had this year that you are thankful for?
- What was your favorite thing about where you grew up?
- The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to be thankful in all circumstances. How do you think we can do this even in the really difficult times?
- The Bible says in Romans 2:4 that God’s kindness leads us to repentance. Where have you seen God’s kindness manifested in your life?