25 Thanksgiving Content Ideas for Content Creators or Businesses of Any Niche
I’m Alyssa Sumption, Social Media Manager and full-time Content Creator behind Social Assumptions. I am based in Grand Rapids and filming all over the Midwest.
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, pie, and stretchy pants. It’s also one of the most engaging times of year for content creators and businesses. People are scrolling between parades, family gatherings, and Black Friday prep, which makes it the perfect moment to drop content that feels seasonal, relatable, and shareable.
Thanksgiving on Social Media
The beauty of Thanksgiving content is that it works across any niche: whether you’re a personal brand, a wedding vendor, a small business, or just building community online, there are endless ways to show up authentically.
So if you’re staring at your camera roll wondering what to post, this guide has you covered with 25 video ideas, 25 short and snappy captions for photo dumps, and even a recipe for creating the perfect Thanksgiving dump post.
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25 Thanksgiving Video Ideas
“What I’m bringing to the table” outfit check.
Thanksgiving morning routine (coffee, parade, cooking chaos).
Behind the scenes of prepping your Thanksgiving dish.
“Day in the life” of hosting Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving tablescape reveal.
POV: You’re the one who shows up only for dessert.
“Who made the best dish?” family taste test.
Parade or football watch party clips.
Aesthetic montage of fall leaves and cozy vibes.
Thanksgiving grocery haul.
Before & after kitchen transformation.
Family recipe tutorial (short & casual).
Thanksgiving with pets (dressed up or begging for food).
“Things I’m grateful for” voiceover montage.
Ranking pies on camera.
Transition video: messy kitchen ➝ perfect table.
Thanksgiving Day “fit check” with your family/friends.
Clips of gratitude notes being read aloud.
A cozy fireplace or candle-lit evening moment.
Funny TikTok about family dynamics at Thanksgiving.
Your Black Friday wish list or prep.
POV: you sneak back for leftovers.
A Thanksgiving morning walk vlog.
Your business/team sharing gratitude for customers.
End-of-day “full plate ➝ empty plate” shot.
The Art of the Perfect Thanksgiving Photo Dump
The “Thanksgiving photo dump” is its own genre — a balance of cozy, candid, and aesthetic shots that capture the day without feeling staged. Here’s the recipe for success:
Mix aesthetics with real life. Don’t just post the curated tablescape — add in the blurry selfies, the pie that didn’t set right, or your dog begging under the table.
Use a variety of frames. Wide shots (the table spread), close-ups (pumpkin pie slice), and lifestyle moments (cozy socks by the fire). Variety keeps the dump interesting.
Balance food + faces. Thanksgiving is about people and plates equally. Include both so it feels complete.
Lean into imperfection. Some of the most relatable dumps are the messy ones — gravy spills, crooked pies, or unflattering candids.
Keep it short + seasonal. Use quick, 2–5 word captions like the ones above to keep the vibe low-key, conversational, and trendy.
Think of your Thanksgiving dump like a scrapbook: a mix of polished and imperfect moments that together tell the story of your day.
25 Short Photo Dump Captions
pass the stuffing
thankful, always
pumpkin pie priorities
fall fever dream
leftovers hit different
gratitude on repeat
family, food, football
cozy chaos
seasonal serotonin
mashed potato mountain
pie over everything
thankful & tired
fall fits only
gobble gobble
autumn afterglow
carbs & comfort
table goals
dinner & done
parade snapshots
sweet potato season
gratitude glow
pie perfection
food coma
cranberry chic
all the thanks
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving content doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to feel real. Whether you’re a brand, a creator, or just someone who loves documenting, these 25 video ideas, caption starters, and photo dump tips give you everything you need to show up without overthinking it. So grab a plate (and maybe a ring light), make your photo dump, and remember: the best content usually comes from the in-between, not the staged.
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