🦃 Turkey Day Riddles
What bird hopes the carving knife stays in the drawer?
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A turkey.
What has ears but never listens at the feast?
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Corn.
What is poured from a boat but never sails?
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Gravy.
What red sauce is tart beside the turkey?
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Cranberry sauce.
What orange pie often wears whipped cream?
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Pumpkin pie.
What soft white side loves a gravy river?
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Mashed potatoes.
What do two people pull apart for a wish?
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A wishbone.
What horn holds harvest food but makes no music?
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A cornucopia.
What do you call a turkey the day after the feast?
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Lucky.
What side starts as bread cubes and ends soft and herby?
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Stuffing.
🍂 Fall and Gratitude
What falls from trees but never gets a bruise?
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Leaves.
What is brown, has a bushy tail, and gathers nuts?
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A squirrel.
Why did the turkey cross the road?
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To prove he wasn't chicken.
What do pilgrims use to bake cookies?
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May-flour.
What kind of music do pilgrims like?
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Plymouth Rock.
What is a scarecrow's favorite fruit?
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Straw-berries.
What sport is named like a pumpkin smash?
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Squash.
Why did the gravy boat feel popular?
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Everyone wanted to pour from it.
What do thankful kittens whisper?
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Purr-aise and thanks.
What is always ahead of you but cannot be seen?
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The future.
🏫 Classroom November Fun
What craft starts with tracing your hand?
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A hand turkey.
What parade has giant balloons in November?
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The Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What card shows your seat at the class feast?
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A place card.
What warm drink smells like apples and spice?
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Cider.
What do we name before we eat together?
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Things we are thankful for.
What bread side is soft, round, and buttery?
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A dinner roll.
What dessert is full of apples under a crust?
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Apple pie.
What game do many families watch after pie?
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Football.
What sandwich tastes like yesterday's turkey?
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A leftover turkey sandwich.
What holiday is all about thanks and family?
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Thanksgiving.
FAQ
Are these good for a class party?
Yes. Short riddles work between activities.
What grade level fits best?
Kindergarten through grade 5.
Want harder Thanksgiving riddles?
See classroom Thanksgiving riddles for middle school.