Thanksgiving riddles are always fun and can be used to make everyone especially children have fun on the special occasion. These riddles are perfect as you sit around the dinner table or when you are waiting for the turkey to be done. Best suited for children and adults, these are brain teasers in autumn with hints of turkey, pumpkin, etc. Feeling that your Thanksgiving business could use a little sprucing up? Here are some riddles that you can solve if you have the chance, why not challenge your friends and see who get it right first! Ready to get started? Letβs have some fun with Thanksgiving! π¦ππ₯§
Thanksgiving riddles with answers
September 13, 2024
Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drumsticks! π₯ Explanation: A fun play on the fact that turkeys have legs called "drumsticks," and drumsticks are also used in music! πΆ
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Whatβs the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
The turkey! π¦ Explanation: "Turkey" sounds like "key," and it's also the main dish at most Thanksgiving dinners. π½οΈ
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Why did the cranberries turn red?
Because they saw the turkey dressing! π¦π Explanation: A humorous take on "dressing," which can mean clothing, but in Thanksgiving, itβs also stuffing for the turkey. π΄
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What kind of music did the Pilgrims like?
Plymouth Rock! πΈ Explanation: A pun combining Plymouth Rock, where the Pilgrims landed, and rock music. πΆ
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If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims! β΅ Explanation: The Mayflower was the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America. π¦πΎ
The outside! π¦ Explanation: A playful twist, reminding us that feathers only grow on the outside of the bird. π
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Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive?
It had 24 carrots! π₯ Explanation: A pun on "carats," the unit of measure for gold, and "carrots," the vegetable often found in soups. π₯£
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What do you get when you cross a turkey with a centipede?
Drumsticks for everyone! π Explanation: With so many legs, a turkey crossed with a centipede would have plenty of drumsticks to share. πΆ
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What do you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A har-vest! π Explanation: A play on the word "harvest," referring to the season, and "vest," a type of clothing. π
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Why was the turkey the star of the Thanksgiving show?
Because it had all the stuffing! π¦ Explanation: "Stuffing" refers to both the turkey dish and being "full of excitement" like a star performer. π
The letter "g"! π Ά Explanation: This plays on the word "Thanksgiving," where "g" is the final letter. π€
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What smells the best at Thanksgiving but is never eaten?
The kitchen! π½οΈ Explanation: While the food is being prepared, the kitchen smells amazing, but of course, you donβt eat the kitchen itself! π
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Why did the turkey play the piano?
Because he wanted to hit the high notes! πΉ Explanation: A fun joke about turkeys and musical talent, imagining one wanting to perform. πΆ
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What do turkeys and football teams have in common?
They both have big fans! π Explanation: A play on the word "fans," referring both to turkey feathers (which spread like fans) and sports fans. π
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Why do turkeys love Thanksgiving?
Because theyβre stuffed with love! β€οΈ Explanation: A pun on "stuffed," meaning both the cooking method for turkeys and being full of affection for the holiday. π¦