I know it’s only October while I write this but Thanksgiving is really only several weeks away so with that in mind I came up with some Thanksgiving Journaling Ideas!

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather around a table or a cozy room in our home and spend time connecting with family.

It is a good opportunity to chat and catch up on life before the busy holiday season and also talk about family stories of the past and reminisce.

So in this blog post I share both journaling ideas and some conversation starters, that you could also write in a family memory book!

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Thanksgiving Journal Writing Prompts

Here is a list of ideas to answer/express in your personal notebook reflecting back on to previous Thanksgivings or to write about after this year’s holiday:

• What is a Thanksgiving tradition you experienced growing up?
• What traditions would you like to pass down?
• What is your favorite Thanksgiving meal or recipe?
• Do you enjoy watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on tv?
• Have you ever gone to the parade in person, or a festivity in your home town?
• What is the date of Thanksgiving?
• Where did you go for the holiday? Did you travel or host at your home?
• Who did you spend Thanksgiving with?
• What activities did you do?
• What did you eat?
• What was your favorite moment?
• What made you laugh?
• What do you miss?
• What are you grateful for this year?

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Journaling Notebook

Incase you are interested, here is the journal kit that I use most often for creating my scrapbook type junk journal pages.

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Journaling Craft Kit

Thanksgiving Conversation Starters

So while the holidays are a great time to talk with loved ones, sometimes it can be hard to think of new things to chat about.

I put together this fun list of topics that you can also incorporate in to a family memory book!

• What was the best and worst moment of your year?
• Do you have any goals for the new year? What are they?
• Share a funny Thanksgiving story
• What is your favorite holiday tradition?
• What is the most meaningful Thanksgiving decoration that you own?
• What is your favorite holiday?
• When do you start Christmas shopping? Do you start early and plan ahead for gifts, Black Friday deals shopper, or wait until the day before the celebration?
• Is there a favorite cookie or dessert recipe you bake every year?

More personal topics

• What are some of your hobbies? How did you get started doing them?
• What are some of your favorite books, games, movies, music, and tv shows?
• What are some of your dreams or aspirations?
• Share a fun fact about yourself
• Do you have any pets?
• If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you visit?
• What is your occupation?
• Are you involved in any community groups or organizations? What are they?
• Do you prefer cooking or baking?
• What is your favorite type of ice cream?
• Would you rather re-live a day from the past, or experience one day in the future?
• If you could have a super power, what would it be?
• If you could only keep one personal item, what would it be?

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Family Memory Book

If you would like to have a notebook for recording your family tree but also a space to write down special memories, I recommend this family book.

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Our Family Tree Book: Peter Pauper Press

Thanksgiving Conclusion

I hope you have a wonderful celebration with family and friends this Thanksgiving!

Enjoy the special time together creating new memories and maybe also reflecting on the past!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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