“I could eat a whole turkey by myself.” – Pigpen
Looking for the best Charlie Brown Thanksgiving quotes? You’re in the right place.
These lines from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving are pure holiday magic — sweet, funny, and a little bit nostalgic. Whether you need a perfect Thanksgiving Instagram caption, a holiday toast, or just want to relive Snoopy and Woodstock’s shenanigans, this list has you covered.
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! *Updated August 2025*
This holiday season, you can enjoy an American-style, traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings, including pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. 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.
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THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE UNITED STATES IS ALWAYS THE FOURTH THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER.
This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 27, 2025.
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It’s from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, the much loved 1973 animated TV special created by Charles M. Schulz featuring the Peanuts gang. It’s part of the classic Peanuts holiday special lineup along with It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Christmas.
In 2025, the cartoon classic, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is available on Apple TV+, and it’s often shown on network TV during the week of Thanksgiving.
Much to Peppermint Patty’s dismay, instead of turkey and stuffing, Snoopy serves toast, popcorn, pretzel sticks, and jelly beans.
We don’t want to pick favorites! We have plenty of quotes here on this post, but if we had to guess the most favorite one, it would be from Marcie when she says: “Thanksgiving is more than eating, Chuck. We should just be thankful for being together.”
Does Lucy Finally Let Charlie Brown Kick the Football on Thanksgiving?
Short answer: no. Lucy still pulls the football away and Charlie Brown still ends up on his back.
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. SHE NEVER DOES!
She pulls it away just as he is about to kick. He ends up on the ground with an iconic “good grief.”
What Are the Funniest Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes?
Sally Brown and Patricia ‘Peppermint Patty’ bring their own unique charm and sass 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
What does Linus say in the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special?
There is a little bit of education in this episode, as you can see from the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving quotes.
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. He also talks about the history of the first Thanksgiving feast, telling the stories of Elder William Brewster, Governor William Bradford, and the brave Indians like the Great Indian Chief Massasoit.
You can impress your friends with some of these famous quotes, and you will SUPER impress them when you tell them you learned it from Charlie Brown. Plus, 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
How Do You Show Gratitude on Thanksgiving?
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 wisecracks 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
25 Classic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Quotes
We hope you had a laugh and were inspired to make Thanksgiving lighthearted and keep some traditions 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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