Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share delicious food, and express gratitude for the blessings in our lives. While heartfelt messages are always a good choice, adding a dash of humor to your Thanksgiving greeting cards can make them even more memorable. Whether you’re sending out cards to family, friends, or colleagues, these jokes are sure to bring a smile to their faces. Below, you’ll find 45 unique and humorous Thanksgiving jokes to use in your greeting cards, perfectly tailored for spreading joy and laughter this holiday season.
Turkey-Themed Jokes
1. Why did the turkey cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken!
2. What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler!
3. Why don’t turkeys ever tell secrets?
Because they always gobble them up!
4. What sound does a turkey’s phone make?
Wing, wing!
5. What’s a turkey’s favorite song?
“Don’t Stop Believin’,” because they never stop running!
6. Why don’t turkeys go to church?
They use fowl language!
7. How did the turkey bake a cake?
With some extra stuffing!
8. What kind of key can’t open doors?
A tur-key!
9. Why was the turkey always bad at school?
He couldn’t stop winging it.
10. How do turkeys send their holiday greetings?
They tweet them!
Pumpkin-Themed Jokes
11. What do you get if you drop a pumpkin?
Squash!
12. Why was the pumpkin embarrassed?
Because it saw the turkey dressing!
13. What did the pumpkin pie say after Thanksgiving dinner?
“I’m feeling a little crusty.”
14. How do you fix a broken pumpkin pie?
With a pumpkin patch!
15. What’s a pumpkin’s favorite sport?
Squash!
16. Why do pumpkins always win at football?
Because they have gourd instincts.
17. What’s a pumpkin’s least favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Being baked into a pie!
18. Why did the pumpkin break up with the squash?
It found someone more a-peeling!
19. What’s the best way to carve a pumpkin?
With a sharp wit!
20. What did one pumpkin say to the other on Thanksgiving?
“I’m feeling really gourdeous today!”
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Family-Themed Jokes
21. Why did the family bring a ladder to Thanksgiving dinner?
To reach the gravy boat at the top shelf!
22. What’s the best way to stuff a Thanksgiving turkey?
Invite the whole family over!
23. What do you call a family that tells jokes at Thanksgiving?
A bunch of pun-kins!
24. Why didn’t Grandma bring the mashed potatoes this year?
She couldn’t handle the pressure!
25. How did Uncle Bob keep everyone entertained at Thanksgiving?
He told corny jokes until we stuffed ourselves with laughter.
26. What did Mom say when the turkey burned?
“Well, looks like we’re going vegetarian this year!”
27. Why does Dad always fall asleep after Thanksgiving dinner?
He’s been on a turkey “coma” mission!
28. What’s the family’s favorite board game at Thanksgiving?
Gobble-opoly!
29. How do you keep your siblings from stealing your pie?
Tell them it’s made from Brussels sprouts!
30. Why did the cousins start a Thanksgiving band?
They wanted to jam with the cranberry sauce.
Food-Themed Jokes
31. What’s the key ingredient in Thanksgiving soup?
A dash of thyme!
32. What do you get when you play tug-of-war with mashed potatoes?
A gravy stain!
33. Why didn’t the green beans show up to dinner?
They got canned!
34. What do you call a vegetable that’s running late for dinner?
A slow yam!
35. Why was the cranberry sauce blushing?
It saw the turkey stuffing!
36. What did the pie say after Thanksgiving dinner?
“I’m really full of myself today!”
37. How do you make a salad smile on Thanksgiving?
Toss it with a little dressing!
38. Why don’t the sweet potatoes ever argue?
They’re too sweet to have a fight.
39. What’s a Thanksgiving potato’s favorite song?
“Let’s Get Mashed!”
40. What did the bread say to the butter at Thanksgiving?
“We’re on a roll!”
Corny Jokes for Thanksgiving
41. Why did the corn join the circus?
It wanted to be a-maize-ing!
42. What’s a corn’s favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving?
Get shucked!
43. Why did the scarecrow win the Thanksgiving award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
44. How do you make corn laugh?
You butter it up!
45. Why was the corn so popular at Thanksgiving?
It always knew how to ear what people were saying!
Conclusion
Laughter brings people together, and Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to share a little humor with the ones you love. Whether your greeting cards are filled with heartfelt wishes or witty one-liners, adding a Thanksgiving joke is sure to brighten anyone’s holiday. From turkey and pumpkin puns to family and food funnies, these jokes can make your Thanksgiving cards stand out while spreading joy and warmth. So, as you prepare to send out your cards this season, feel free to include one of these 45 Thanksgiving greeting card jokes to add some extra cheer. After all, the best part of the holiday is not just the food, but the fun and laughter shared with those we care about most.
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