Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, the delicious turkey feast. But as we gather around the table, a little humor can spice up the atmosphere just as much as the cranberry sauce. Starting new traditions around Thanksgiving doesn’t always mean changing the menu or the guest list—it can mean adding a new layer of fun with laughter. What better way to kick off a memorable holiday than with some jokes that spark smiles and laughter? Below, you’ll find 44 original Thanksgiving-themed jokes designed to be shared with your loved ones as part of your new tradition this holiday season.
Thanksgiving Turkey Jokes
1. Why did the turkey bring a microphone to dinner?
Because it wanted to give a fowl speech!
2. Why didn’t the turkey eat its dinner?
Because it was already stuffed!
3. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
“Wing wing!”
4. Why don’t turkeys play hide and seek?
Because good luck hiding something that big!
5. What do turkeys wear to stay warm?
Feather jackets!
6. Why did the turkey sit on the computer?
To keep an eye on the drumsticks!
7. What’s a turkey’s favorite sport?
Fowl ball!
8. Why did the turkey refuse dessert?
Because it was too full of stuffing!
9. Why do turkeys love music?
Because they’re all about the drumsticks!
10. How do turkeys search the internet?
With “Google gobble.”
Thanksgiving Family Jokes
11. What did Grandma say when her pie burned?
“Well, I guess it’s time to start a new family tradition!”
12. Why was the family gathering so noisy?
Because they couldn’t stop talking turkey!
13. Why did the mashed potatoes argue with the stuffing?
They just couldn’t agree on the gravy!
14. How do you get your family to stop talking at Thanksgiving?
Serve them more mashed potatoes!
15. Why did the pumpkin pie go to therapy?
It had too many layers of issues to peel back!
16. What did the cranberry sauce say to the stuffing?
“Stop crumbing into my space!”
17. Why was the Thanksgiving table so good at debates?
Because it always served up food for thought!
18. How do you know when Thanksgiving dinner was a success?
When everyone’s too stuffed to argue!
19. What did Uncle Bob say after his third helping?
“I’m just getting warmed up!”
20. Why did the family member bring a dictionary to Thanksgiving?
To spice up the conversation with “word stuffing.”
Thanksgiving Tradition Jokes
21. What do you call it when someone forgets the turkey?
A fowl tradition!
22. How did the Pilgrims teach the turkey to dance?
With a lot of “winging” it!
23. What’s a new Thanksgiving tradition involving laughter?
Giving thanks for jokes as well as food!
24. Why did they serve lasagna at Thanksgiving?
They were starting a new pasta-tude tradition!
25. What did the pumpkin pie say about the old traditions?
“I’m getting crusty with all this repetition.”
26. Why did the turkey sit at the kids’ table?
It was time to hatch a new tradition!
27. Why do some people tell jokes at Thanksgiving?
To stuff the conversation with laughter!
28. What’s the most important side dish in a new Thanksgiving tradition?
A healthy portion of humor!
29. Why did they start a new game after dinner?
Because everyone was too stuffed to move!
30. What’s the best way to start a new Thanksgiving tradition?
With a joke that’s well-seasoned!
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Thanksgiving Food Jokes
31. Why don’t mashed potatoes ever tell jokes?
Because they’re too whipped to crack up!
32. What’s a pie’s favorite thing to do at Thanksgiving?
Get a slice of the action!
33. Why did the green beans refuse to join the feast?
They didn’t want to get steamed up about it!
34. What’s the best recipe for Thanksgiving humor?
A dash of wit, a spoonful of puns, and a side of laughter!
35. Why did the cranberries become the star of the show?
Because they’re always jamming!
36. Why did the cornbread feel so important?
Because it’s the “butter” half of the meal!
37. What did the gravy say to the turkey?
“Let’s stick together!”
38. Why did the sweet potatoes invite everyone to their house?
Because they knew how to keep things yam-tastic!
39. What’s the best way to season a Thanksgiving joke?
With a little thyme and plenty of seasoning!
40. Why did the pie go to the talent show?
Because it had layers of talent!
Thanksgiving Travel Jokes
41. Why did the turkey miss its flight?
Because it couldn’t stop “winging” about the TSA!
42. What did the family say when the GPS got them lost?
“Looks like we’re on the scenic stuffing route!”
43. Why do families love road trips on Thanksgiving?
Because they want to carve out time for each other!
44. Why did the car break down on Thanksgiving?
Because it ate too much pumpkin pie and ran out of gas!
Conclusion
Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition, but starting new ones can bring an extra layer of joy to the season. Jokes can serve as that perfect way to add laughter and lighten up the atmosphere, turning a family gathering into a moment filled with smiles and happy memories. Whether you’re carving the turkey or passing the mashed potatoes, these Thanksgiving jokes will help you carve out a new tradition everyone can enjoy for years to come. Keep these jokes handy, and get ready for a side of laughter along with your feast!
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