Turkey Thought

Quiz: How Portland Is Your Thanksgiving?

Is your holiday Rose City to its core? Take the test to find out.

By Dalila Brent November 16, 2023

Whether you’re grabbing a to-go turkey or cooking all day, your Thanksgiving will be celebratory. But the important question is: just how Portland is your Thanksgiving?

From what you wear, to the food you prepare, to conversation topics, this quiz will test the level of Portland infused in your Turkey Day traditions. 


It’s Thanksgiving morning. How are you starting your day?
a)  A stroll to your favorite local coffeehouse
b) The Turkey Trot 5K
c) Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV 

What kind of turkey will you dine on?
a) I know the turkey farmer and the turkey’s life story
b) Organic and free-range
c) Whatever turkey I buy at the grocery store 

What are you wearing to dinner?
a) Probably jeans
b) Leggings or stretchy pants
c) It’s a holiday! I’m dressing up. 

What’s your go-to gift for your dinner hosts?
a) Local wine
b) A homemade dessert
c) Bud Light 

How are you traveling to your Thanksgiving meal?
a) Bike
b) Carpool or public transport
c) Uber or car

What will likely be the topic of conversation at your table?
a) The never-ending Portland Public Schools strike
b)  Winter outdoors adventures
c)  Football, duh!

What are your post-Thanksgiving plans?
a) A refreshing hike
b) Consuming my body weight in mashed potatoes
c) I’ll be in line for Black Friday deals at 7 a.m. 

Where are you getting your holiday tree or bush? 
a) Uh, the forest
b) A tree farm
c) The box in my attic


If you answered mostly A's, your Thanksgiving is Portland Proud.

You’re likely a Portland local or consider yourself one in spirit. Whether you love Thanksgiving or tolerate it because it’s the American way (and, well, family), you go out of your way to make sure it’s filled with local elements because that’s how you live your life day. One thing you won’t tolerate: politics at the dinner table. 


If you answered mostly B's, your Thanksgiving is Portland Adjacent. 

You are the Beaverton of Thanksgiving hosts. You’ve likely lived here for a bit, and grown to love the Pacific Northwest. You’re into the eco-friendly lifestyle, but have not yet jumped into the Portland ethos with both feet. 


If you answered mostly C's, you’re only Portland Curious

Portland, who? If you’re in town, you’re wondering why people aren’t dressed better at dinner, or why no one touches your store-bought pumpkin pie. You’re also likely rooting for your sports team on your phone. And they probably will lose the game. 

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