Thanksgiving is all about family and spending time with the most important people in your life, so we have put together a list of all the best Thanksgiving quotes for family for you to share. And if you’re looking for short Thanksgiving quotes for family for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Happy Thanksgiving Quotes for Family
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Hope your Thanksgiving is packed with good times and great food.
Gobble gobble! Here’s to a Thanksgiving stuffed with fun.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving overflowing with joy and leftovers.
“Thanksgiving is one of my favourite days of the year because it reminds us to give thanks and to count our blessings.” — Joyce Giraud
Bless the food before us, the family beside us, the love between us
Thanksgiving is here, and I cran-barely contain my excitement. Hope you have a great Turkey Day.
“Superficial social niceties are far different from the deep emotion of thanksgiving.” — Alexandra Katehakis
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s get our gobble on.
“I love Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday that is centered around food and family.” — Marcus Samuelsson
Time with family is time well spent.
“Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” ― Lisa Weed
Happy Turkey Day! Hope your holiday is deliciously fun.
I’m thankful to have a family who takes eating as seriously as I do
Small Thanksgiving moments. Big memories.
“Gratitude for the seemingly insignificant—a seed—this plants the giant miracle.” — Ann Voskamp
Family (n.): Life’s greatest blessing
Let’s be thankful for elastic waistbands this Thanksgiving.
This is our happy place
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” — Melody Beattie
“When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” — Dalai Lama
“The more my heart is parked in a place of thanksgiving and rejoicing, the less room I have for grumpiness.” — Lysa TerKeurst
“Overeating at Thanksgiving is a case in point. It’s a national tradition.” — Eric Samuel Timm
“Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.” — Al Jarreau
“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.” ― Michael J. Fox
Wishing you a season filled with warmth, good food, and even better company.
May your stuffing be tasty and your turkey be plump.
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Wishing you a Thanksgiving overflowing with joy, laughter, and gravy.
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” — E.P. Powell
“Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.” — Nigel Hamilton
“Coexistence: What the farmer does with the turkey—until Thanksgiving.” — Mike Connolly
Pumpkin kisses and harvest wishes.
“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.” — William Faulkner
Thanksgiving is a lot like Christmas, except you don’t get any presents for holding in your familial rage.
When we have each other, we have everything
Wishing you a Thanksgiving that’s as sweet as pumpkin pie.
“Count your blessings. Focus on what you’ve got. Spread the positive vibes.” — Jyoti Patel
Family is where life begins and love never ends
May your pants stay stretchy, your glasses stay full, and your family avoid talking politics.
Thanksgiving is a special day, a day we share the joy. We come before a lavish meal, one we quite enjoy.” — Julie Hebert
Hope your Thanksgiving is as awesome as you are.
Let’s get basted!
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” — Aesop
“No matter what the situation is…close your eyes and think of all the things in your life you could be grateful for right now.” — Deepak Chopra
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward
“I suppose I will die never knowing what pumpkin pie tastes like when you have room for it.” — Robert Brault
Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with lots of love and pie. Mostly pie.
Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received.” — Henry Van Dyke
There’s always something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Even if its just not being a turkey.
There are so many reasons to be grateful.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy
Grateful for small things, big things, and everything in between.
Wishing you a holiday full of mashed potatoes and minimal family drama.
“Hope my relatives are getting along with the professional line sitter I hired to hold my place at the front of the Thanksgiving food line.” — John Lyon
“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” – Jon Zabat-Zinn
“Be grateful in your own hearts. That suffices. Thanksgiving has wings, and flies to its right destination.” — Victor Hugo
“Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” — Kevin James
“Gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.” — Eileen Caddy
“There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.” — Jerry Seinfeld
You call it chaos. We call it family.
Grateful for the simple things—sunlight, kindness, and the people who make life feel whole.
Thankful for family, food, and fun times. Let the feasting begin!
We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all.
“Let me always count my blessings. To be thankful for my family and friends.” — Catherine Pulsifer
Thankful for you today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
“Embrace every new day with gratitude, hope and love.” — Lailah Gifty Akita
“For those of you who cannot be with family this Thanksgiving, please resist the urge to brag.”—Andy Borowitz
“What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” — Brené Brown
“Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” — Roy T. Bennett
“To become a better you, remember to be grateful to people who have contributed to making you who you are today.” — Israelmore Ayivor
Hope your Thanksgiving is as wonderful as you are… and as full as your plate!
Thankful for family like you – especially when there’s food involved.
“Family is a unique gift that needs to be appreciated and treasured, even when they’re driving you crazy.” — Jenna Morasca
“Thanksgiving is so called because we are all so thankful that it only comes once a year.” – P.J. O’Rourke
May your Thanksgiving be filled with laughter, love, and second helpings.
Here’s to the traditions that ground us and the people who lift us.
May your Thanksgiving be full of quiet moments, loud laughter, and lasting memories.
“We must take care of our families wherever we find them.” — Elizabeth Gilbert
“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?” — Erma Bombeck
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” — Willie Nelson
Family is the gift that lasts forever
We may not have it all together, but together we have it all
“Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing.” ― Irina Shayk
“Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return.” — Ralph Marston
“I think togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life.” ― Barbara Bush
“Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.” — Todd Stocker
Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.” — Germany Kent
“Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” — Margaret Cousins
May your Thanksgiving be filled with good food and great company.
Family, food, and fun – what more could we ask for? Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful for the family I love and for the blessings that will come
Happy Thanksgiving! May your feast be delicious and your naps be long.
May your Thanksgiving be full of fun, food, and fantastic memories.
May you enjoy a grand feast and the loving company of your family. Happy Thanksgiving!
Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” — Catherine Pulsifer
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My Thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” — Maya Angelou
Happy Turkey Day! Let’s eat until we pass out.
The love of a family is one of life’s greatest blessings
Here’s to a day of great food, good company, and no judgment on seconds.
“If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” — W. Clement Stone
“I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.” — Erma Bombeck
“Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.” — Todd Stocker
“I’m looking forward to seeing pie this Thanksgiving more than members of my own family.” — Damien Fahey
“If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” — W. Clement Stone
Happy Turkey Day! Let’s eat, nap, and repeat.
Here’s to a Thanksgiving filled with food, fun, and a little bit of craziness.
Turkey Day is the moist wonderful time of the year.
Where there is family, there is love
“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.” — William Blake
There’s always room for seconds.
“It’s Thanksgiving and we should not want to be together, together!” — Rachel Green, Friends
“Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.” — Gertrude Stein
Hope your Thanksgiving is full of love, laughter, and leftovers.
“Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast.” — William Shakespeare
May gratitude find you wherever you are this Thanksgiving.
“After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.” — Oscar Wilde
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a little emotional scarring.
Family is the best team you could ever have
Happy Thanksgiving! May your gravy be smooth and your turkey perfectly cooked.
It’s not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that matters
Wishing you a Thanksgiving overflowing with good food, good times, and good memories.
“We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.” — Neal A. Maxwell
“Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings.” — William Arthur Ward
Hoping your day is as rich in joy as your table is in pie.
“Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are.” — Bethany Hamilton
“I love Thanksgiving because it is a holiday centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me.” — Marcus Samuelsson
“I like football. I find it an exciting strategic game. It’s a great way to avoid conversation with your family at Thanksgiving.”— Craig Ferguson
“Forever on Thanksgiving day the heart will find the pathway home.” — Wilbur D. Nesbit
Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of belly laughs and stretchy pants.
Always better together
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s make some epic holiday memories.
Gobble till you wobble! Have a great Thanksgiving!
“It’s not too much food. This is what we’ve been training for our whole lives. This is our destiny, this is our finest hour.” — Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s eat, drink, and be thankful.
“No matter what our circumstances, we can find a reason to be thankful.” — David Jeremiah
“Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.” — Edward Sandford Martin
Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with laughter and lots of turkey.
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” ― Richard Bach
May your turkey be moist and your stuffing be just right. Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you’re loading up your plate with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce right now.
May your blessings be multiplied this year and throughout all your life.
“Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.” -William Wordsworth
“I try to start every day and end every day by taking a moment to be grateful.” — Olivia Wilde
“Gratitude tends to attract the things for which we are grateful in advance.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“Thanksgiving creates abundance.” — Ann Voskamp
“We have so much to be thankful for. One day a year hardly seems adequate…”
“Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song.” — Konrad Von Gesner
“Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Family is the most important thing in the world.” ― Princess Diana
“Thanksgiving is a time to count your blessings, one by one, as each relative goes home.” — Melanie White
“A lot of Thanksgiving days have been ruined by not carving the turkey in the kitchen.” — Kin Hubbard
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” — John F. Kennedy
“My family is my life and everything else comes second as far as what’s important to me.” — Michael Imperioli
Hope your Thanksgiving is stuffed with happiness and gravy.
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” — Hansa Proverb
“Too often, we forget to thank the people who are closest to us.” — Kent Brantly
“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” — W. J. Cameron
Leftovers are for quitters.
So that is it for our list of Thanksgiving Quotes for Family. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
For more great ideas, you can also check out our other lists of Short Thanksgiving Letter Board Quotes, Funny Thanksgiving Letter Board Quotes, Thanksgiving Puns and Turkey Puns.
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Laynni Deir
I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.
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