Family Conversation Starters

• 🤩   6 Family Dinner Conversation Starters
• 🦃   Thanksgiving Conversation Starters
• 🎄   Christmas Conversation Starters

People often say that Thanksgiving is about turkey and mashed potatoes. And Christmas is about presents and the tree. But for many, the holiday season is really a time to talk with family members about what they’re thankful for. This year, why not try our tips to start a conversation?

🤩 6 Family Dinner Conversation Starters

Starting a conversation can be tough. If you don’t know how to talk to your aunt, grandpa, or cousin at Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got you, it’s quite difficult to find the right topics to talk about at a family gathering.

The following 6 Family Dinner Conversation Starters are suitable for all family gatherings! Click here if you’re looking for Thanksgiving Conversation Starters or Christmas Conversation Starters! Enjoy!

1. What are you most looking forward to this year?

Your kids’ first day of school or your retirement from work? Maybe you’re excited about finally traveling somewhere new or starting a new job. Whatever it might be, tell your relatives what has been on your mind lately.

2. What was the best part of 2021 for you?

Did you get married last summer, buy a house in September, start teaching at a new school in November? These milestones can be great conversation starters, especially if the event was very meaningful to you.

3. What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Everyone loves hearing about how people grew up. The best stories also have lessons hidden inside them. You can tell a joke or two along with the story, too!

4. If you could live in any other time period, what would it be?

If you’re interested in history, this is a great one to learn more about your relatives. Everyone has different answers to this question, so the conversation will be very interesting!

5. What was your biggest mistake last year?

Avoid talking about anyone else and focus on yourself here. Looking back at your mistakes will help you learn important lessons and become a better person.

6. What is one thing that always makes you happy?

Your family members may have very different answers to this question, so it’s best to ask everyone. Keep the conversation upbeat!

🦃 Thanksgiving Conversation Starters

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you still don’t know what to talk about with your relatives? Keep reading to get to know the best Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Starters. And don’t forget what is important in a conversation: Listen, be nice and understanding!

1. What are you most thankful for?

Thanksgiving is the time to be thankful! So share with loved ones what you are grateful for!

2. If you could be any animal, what would it be?

That’s a simple question that is suitable for everyone. Whether you ask your 80-year-old grandmother or your four-year-old nephew, everyone knows an answer!

3. What is a funny story of something that happened to you during the past year?

Asking about funny stories as a thanksgiving dinner conversation is always a great idea. Share your story too!

4. What are your vacation plans for the next year?

Would you rather travel to the other end of the world or just to the next city? Tell them your plans!

5. What Thanksgiving tradition do you enjoy the most?

I bet it’s a dish! Thanksgiving is just all about the food!

6. If you could be famous for something, what would it be?

Are you may be a great musician, an excellent gamer, or just a good cook? In reality, you can become famous for anything!

7. Would you rather never eat roast turkey or mashed potatoes again?

Do you enjoy Would You Rather questions? Check out our article about the Would You Rather Game with over 500 questions!

🎄 Christmas Conversation Starters

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Everything is just so magical: The Christmas tree, the delicious food, and of course, the presents!! Besides, we’ll all see our relatives again and that means catching up on so many different things. Keep reading to find some great Christmas dinner conversation starters!

1. What do you like the most about Christmas?

What kind of question is there? The presents, of course!

2. What are you looking forward to this week?

This is a great small talk question! Talking with your family about plans is always a good way to keep a conversation going.

3. Do you know where Jesus was born?

Of course, he was born in Bethlehem! This was an easy question. If you’re looking for more Christmas Trivia Questions, check out this article with the best 40 questions!

4. If you could choose your age forever, what would it be and why?

This question is more suitable for adults! And I bet everyone would like to stay in their 20s forever, right?

5. What is your New Years’ resolution?

Yes, at Christmas you can already talk about the New Year! Maybe you want to quit smoking, lose a few pounds, or finally do more exercise again?

6. Which present would you most like to receive?

Getting to know this answer at Christmas may be a little late, but better later than never!

7. If you had to be trapped in a Christmas movie, which one would you choose?

Talking about movies is always a great conversation starter.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are special holidays, and talking with your family is the best part. These conversation starters will help you get to know each other even better this year! Make sure to use them, to keep the conversations light and fun! If you’re looking for more things to talk about, check out our 100 Questions to Get to Know Someone or simply take a look at our Conversation Starters overview!