“I could eat a whole turkey by myself.” – Pigpen
Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to gather with family and friends, and nothing captures the holiday spirit quite like the Charlie Brown specials.
Check out 25 Best Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes below!
This post is of the 25 Best Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes, perfect to use this Thanksgiving!
In the famous Thanksgiving episode, Linus Van Pelt shares the history of the first Thanksgiving feast, recounting the stories of Elder William Brewster, Governor William Bradford, and the brave Indians like the Great Indian Chief Massasoit.
This holiday season, you can enjoy an American-style, traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings, including pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
Check out 25 of the funny Thanksgiving quotes listed below from the Thanksgiving special.
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One of the greatest traditions in the Charlie Brown specials is the Thanksgiving day football game.
Charlie Brown, always an optimist, gets suckered into believing that Lucy Van Pelt will be good to her word and hold the football for him to kick. Yet, she never does. Removing it just as he is about to kick. He ends up on the ground with a resounding “good grief.”
Whether you’re enjoying a baseball game in the backyard, or football game on TV, or are sitting around a dinner table filled with holiday gatherings, the Peanuts characters remind us of the importance of quality family time.
25 Best Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes
Sally Brown and Patricia ‘Peppermint Patty’ bring their own unique charm to the Thanksgiving table.
Sally’s quips about Thanksgiving traditions and her desire for a real Thanksgiving dinner are some of the cutest things in the show.
Peppermint Patty’s confusion over the Thanksgiving menu always leads to hilarious outcomes, like serving a piece of toast and a pretzel stick instead of turkey.
- “I can’t cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal and maybe toast.” – Charlie Brown
- “Thanksgiving is more than eating, Chuck. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by ‘Thanksgiving,’ Charlie Brown.” – Marcie
- “I’m thankful for a good meal.” – Charlie Brown
- “Dear brother, would it be possible for me to come over for Thanksgiving dinner? You know I don’t get along well with my parents.” – Sally Brown
- “Well, another Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I didn’t get to eat my jelly beans.” – Snoopy
- “What’s Thanksgiving without a turkey? We need a turkey!” – Lucy Van Pelt
- “We’ve got ANOTHER holiday to worry about. It seems Thanksgiving Day is upon us.” – Charlie Brown
- “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Thanksgiving is all about?” – Charlie Brown
- “I’m thankful for friends.” – Charlie Brown
- “Peppermint Patty, it was kind of you to invite us over.” – Marcie
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes
The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving quotes often include historical references that add depth to the story.
Linus Van Pelt talks about the early pilgrims like Captain Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins, who helped shape the new land of the New World.
Impress your friends with some famous quotes and be a big hit during the holiday season. These movie quotes from Charles M. Schulz are perfect for social media posts and Thanksgiving Instagram captions, if you are looking for the perfect quip to go along with your Thanksgiving post.
Remembering the plentiful harvest and the great abundance of food makes it easy to express gratitude for what we have.
- “Come on, Charlie Brown. I’ll hold the football and you kick it.” – Lucy Van Pelt
- “I’ve been waiting all year for this!” – Snoopy
- “Thanksgiving is a very important holiday. Ours was the first country in the world to make a national holiday to give thanks.” – Linus van Pelt
- “I can’t cook, and besides, I have a big speech to write.” – Charlie Brown
- “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is about more than just the meal.” – Linus Van Pelt
- “I’ll bring my blanket, and we can watch cartoons.” – Linus van Pelt
- “Thanksgiving dinner is served.” – Snoopy
- “This is not what I expected. Where’s the turkey, Chuck?” – Peppermint Patty
- “Why don’t you invite everyone to your grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving dinner?” – Linus Van Pelt
- “Peppermint Patty, it’s Thanksgiving, not Halloween.” – Charlie Brown
Thanksgiving Gratitude
Finally, as you gather for your big Thanksgiving party, take a moment to enjoy the good fun and the spirit of Thanksgiving that Charlie Brown and his friends bring to the holiday season.
These classic throwbacks and clever Thanksgiving messages will be something the older folks can relate to. The younger generation may like the amusing words of comedians like Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert. This way, the entire family can find joy in these traditions.
- “Snoopy, bring out the food! The guests are getting hungry.” – Charlie Brown
- “Good grief, I can’t believe we’re having toast and popcorn for Thanksgiving.” – Peppermint Patty
- “You really have to learn to cook a real Thanksgiving dinner someday, Charlie Brown.” – Lucy Van Pelt
- “We’re going to have the best Thanksgiving ever, just you wait and see.” – Sally Brown
- “Happy Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown! It’s time to celebrate with friends and family.” – Linus Van Pelt
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes
We hope you had a laugh and were inspired to make Thanksgiving lighthearted and keep some traditional alive. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and may your holiday gatherings be filled with laughter and love!
Can’t get enough Thanksgiving? You can check out our Thanksgiving section of the blog for more ideas, like the best Thanksgiving riddles to keep everyone entertained long after the turkey is gone. If you are looking for something to wear, check out our post on the best colors to wear for Thanksgiving, and easily shop the looks on our storefront.
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