69+ ‘Thanksgiving’ Writing Prompts
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Thanksgiving Gratitudes
Compose a letter thanking a special thing or person in your life that you are particularly grateful for during Thanksgiving.
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Feasting on Memories
Write about a memorable November meal you’ve shared with loved ones, and how it changed or marked a transition for…
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Giving Gratitude
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, jot down what you are grateful for this year, even amidst adversity.
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Thankful Reflections
Create a diary entry for a child explaining what they’re most thankful for during the holiday season.
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Family Gathering Dynamics
Describe a Thanksgiving dinner where each family member represents a different aspect of the holiday.
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A Modern Thanksgiving
Imagine a future where Thanksgiving traditions are drastically different. What are they?
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Thanksgiving Future Predictions
Predict where you’ll be and what you’ll be thankful for by next Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about a Thanksgiving tradition you’re grateful for, and why it’s important to you.
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Dealing with Differences
Detail an instance in a Thanksgiving reunion where differing opinions caused a tension.
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Inter-generational Perspective
Imagine experiencing your Thanksgiving family reunion from the perspective of someone two generations older or younger than you.
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Many Traditions, One Table
Write about the unique traditions your family has around the Thanksgiving table.
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The Thanksgiving Matriarch
Think of a beloved family matriarch present at your Thanksgiving family reunion and describe their role in your family.
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Survival Guide
Construct a humorous survival guide for getting through a family Thanksgiving gathering.
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Thanksgiving Transformation
Discuss how the dynamic of your family’s Thanksgiving has changed over your lifetime.
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Passing Down Traditions
Write about a Thanksgiving tradition unique to your family and how it’s passed down to newer generations.
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Harvest Table Tensions
Describe a Thanksgiving dinner where a heated discussion or argument broke out.
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Grateful Hearts
Develop a story around a couple recognizing their love during a moment of shared thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Reflections
Think about a Thanksgiving memory that left an impact on you. What did it teach you or how did it…
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Thanksgiving Coffee Connection
You make an unexpected connection with a stranger over coffee during Thanksgiving.
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“Embracing Autumn”
Compose a poem that encapsulates the essence of November in its full autumn glory.
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Reflections on Gratitude
In spirit of Thanksgiving, write about three things you are grateful for and how they have made your life better.
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“The Missing Thanksgiving Dinner”
Solve a case about a small town’s highly anticipated community Thanksgiving dinner that goes missing.
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Thanksgiving From Another’s Perspective
Imagine celebrating Thanksgiving from a non-American’s perspective.
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Founding Thanksgiving
Imagine you’re a settler having the first Thanksgiving in November 1621. Share your thoughts and feelings around this unprecedented event.
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Rediscovering Gratitude
Consider a simple moment from your day-to-day life for which you feel grateful. Write a detailed description of that moment…
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Gratitude Countdown
Begin a countdown of gratitude, listing one thing each day that you are thankful for.
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Harvest Gratitude
List things you’re thankful for this November and write about why they matter to you.
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Holiday Mix-Up
Write a story where two holiday characters from different celebrations are mistaken for each other.
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Time Traveling Turkey
Imagine you’re hosting the first Thanksgiving dinner ever. How would you plan it and whom would you invite?
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Thanksgiving Feast From Scratch
Imagine you are responsible for preparing the Thanksgiving feast this year. Detail your menu, your preparations and how you think…
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The Perfect Thanksgiving
Write about your ideal Thanksgiving day and the special events that would make it perfect.
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Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving
Describe the first Thanksgiving from the point of view of a young pilgrim.
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First Thanksgiving Feast
Imagine you were at the first Thanksgiving feast. What do you think it looked like? What did they eat? How…
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Thankful for Thanksgiving Traditions
Write about your favorite Thanksgiving tradition and why it fills you with gratitude.
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Thanksgiving from a Turkey’s Perspective
Write a story about Thanksgiving dinner from the perspective of the turkey.
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Holiday Explorer
Describe how your family celebrates a favorite holiday and why it’s special to you.
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The Gift of Gratitude
List five victories in your recovery journey and elaborate on why you are grateful for each one.
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Thanksgiving Dinnertime
Imagine hosting a Thanksgiving dinner where you invite five people (living, dead, or fictional) you are thankful for.
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Feast of Memories
Pen down a poem depicting a memorable holiday meal and the sentiments associated with it.
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Recipe of Life
Select a meal from your past that holds a special significance for you and tell its story.
