From Bon Appétit · Joe Sevier · · 30s
Thanksgiving Dinner Time Rules
Family debates over when to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
In brief
Family debates over when to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving dinner times vary by family, with 58% eating between 4-6pm. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
Quick answers
- What makes a good guest?
- Guests should bring dessert or flowers while the host handles wine.
- When should we eat?
- 58% of families eat between 4-6pm, with 26% choosing 12-2pm.
- Who gets the first slice of pie?
- The youngest, oldest, baker, or first to get up all have equal chances.
- What is the key takeaway from Thanksgiving Dinner Time Rules?
- Thanksgiving dinner times vary by family, with 58% eating between 4-6pm.
What makes a good guest?
Guests should bring dessert or flowers while the host handles wine.
“Guests should bring dessert or flowers. Let me figure out the wine!”
When should we eat?
58% of families eat between 4-6pm, with 26% choosing 12-2pm.
“12, 2 p.m. 26% 2, 4 p.m. 16% 4, 6 p.m. 58% After 6 p.m. 0%”
Who gets the first slice of pie?
The youngest, oldest, baker, or first to get up all have equal chances.
“The youngest: 30% The oldest: 20% The baker : 20% Whoever gets up first: 20% Take a plate and pass it down: 10%”
The short version
Thanksgiving dinner times vary by family, with 58% eating between 4-6pm.
