That time of year has come around again… time to either break out into fights or sit awkwardly around the Thanksgiving table. Let’s do something different this year, shall we? 

We’ve got some handy icebreakers you can keep in your back pocket that are perfect for starting a fun - and meaningful - conversation for you and yours this Thanksgiving. 

1. What was our favorite pop culture moment this year?

2. If you HAD to get rid of one of the Thanksgiving dishes on our table, which would you choose? What would you add if you could?

3. In what way or ways are you hoping to give back in the new year?

4. What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? What could you go without?

5. Play “Most Likely To” around the table: describe a (unpleasant or surprising) scenario and ask everyone at the table to point to who they think is most likely to do it!

6. What was your nickname as a kid? How did you get that nickname?

7. What have you really been enjoying or appreciating in life recently?

8. What were your favorite games to play as a kid? Would you ever play them now?

9. Describe your absolute perfect day.

10. What was the last dream you remember having?

11. If you could have two honorary guests at the Thanksgiving table, who would you choose and why?

12. What do you feel like you have in abundance in your life? What might you want more of?

13. What was the best episode or moment of TV this year, in your opinion?

14. Do you remember when [insert funny memory here] - can you believe that happened?!

15. Is there anyone you’ve lost touch with that you miss or think about? Would you ever reach out to them?