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Thanksgiving Dinner Rules: 12 Turkey Day Debates That Divide Every Family

Stretchy pants, paper plates and the great kids' table question.

By the Buzzuh TeamNovember 5, 2026

Every family has its own Thanksgiving rules, and most of them are never written down until somebody breaks one. Vote on these 12 Turkey Day debates and see how your family's traditions stack up against the rest of America.

1. Thanksgiving outfit: dressed up or stretchy pants?

2. Adults over a certain age at the kids' table: fun or a little embarrassing?

3. The good dishes or paper plates?

4. Go around the table and say what you're thankful for?

5. Phones at the table?

6. Morning plan: watch the parade or help in the kitchen?

7. After dinner: watch football or take a nap?

8. Dessert: right after dinner or wait until you can breathe again?

9. Hosting style: the host cooks everything or everyone brings a dish?

10. Taking leftovers home: expected or a little rude?

11. Christmas music before Thanksgiving is over?

12. The day after Thanksgiving: hit the sales or stay in your pajamas?

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