Thanksgiving brings family, food, and gratitude, plus a chance for fun with math riddles. These 30 festive riddles blend holiday spirit with problem-solving for all ages.
Food Riddles
- Orange, turns into pie. What am I? Pumpkin
- 5 turkeys, 2 legs each. How many legs? 10
- 3 pies, 8 slices each. How many slices? 24
- 6 people, 2 potatoes each. How many potatoes? 12
- 4 turkeys, 10 lbs each. Total weight? 40 lbs
Tradition Riddles
- Traditional color? Orange
- When celebrated? Fourth Thursday, November
- Who declared it a holiday? Abraham Lincoln
- Pilgrim ship? Mayflower
- Year Pilgrims landed? 1620
Games Riddles
- Post-dinner game? Football
- Kids’ game with turkey? Turkey Bowling
- Guessing game with jar? Guess the Candy
- Game with cards? Thanksgiving Bingo
- Pumpkin-based game? Pumpkin Hunt
Turkey Riddles
- Day-after turkey name? Leftover
- Why turkey crossed road? Not chicken!
- Turkey with no feathers? Naked bird
- Turkey in band? Has drumsticks
- How to cook turkey? Oven, with love
Family Riddles
- Last to leave table? Sleeper on couch
- Best family activity? Sharing thanks
- Family disagreement fix? “Peace” pie
- Post-dinner family game? Charades
- Best part of family Thanksgiving? Love
Decorations Riddles
- Carved orange decor? Pumpkin
- Harvest symbol? Cornucopia
- Door decor? Wreath
- Table centerpiece? Harvest basket
- Autumn touch? Leaves
History Riddles
- First Thanksgiving year? 1621
- First celebrants? Pilgrims, Wampanoag
- Where held? Plymouth, MA
- Lincoln’s holiday year? 1863
- FDR’s date change? Fourth Thursday
Conclusion
Thanksgiving math riddles add fun and learning to the holiday. Solve them alone or with family for a festive, brain-teasing celebration!
