Some say the person with the bigger piece will have a lucky year. Others believe their wish will come true. A few insist the winner gets to skip dishes. (Nice try.)
But whether the superstition is real or not, everyone agrees: it’s about the memory, not the miracle.
Why the Wishbone Tradition Endures
In a world of changing holidays and ever-evolving family dynamics, the wishbone tradition remains a timeless moment of connection. It’s small. It’s silly. It’s symbolic. And it brings people—even the most competitive—together.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, gathering, and celebrating simple joys.
The wishbone?
It captures all three in one tiny, fragile, magical moment.
Who Gets the Big Break This Year?
Every family has their contenders—the lucky uncle, the strategic sibling, the kid who always pulls the short side, the parent who claims they let the other person win.
But this year, the real question is:
Who in your family will get the bigger piece and claim the wishbone victory?
Whoever it is, one thing is certain: it’s a memory that will stick long after the leftovers are gone.
