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Why did the Pilgrims hold the first Thanksgiving feast?
To celebrate their first successful harvest
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin Roosevelt
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
16 pounds
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
What sport uses the term "turkey"?
Bowling
Which type of food from the first Thanksgiving is now hardly eaten during the celebration?
Seafood
What famous rivalry game is held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving?
THE game! THE Ohio State vs. TTUN game
The day after Thanksgiving you are officially allowed to do what?
Decorate for Christmas/put up the Christmas tree
When is Thanksgiving celebrated each year in the United States?
4th Thursday of November
True or false: Turkeys can fly.
True
What happens at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parades?
Santa arrives
Which U.S state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
What meats were on the menu of the first Thanksgiving? Name two.
Venison, duck, goose, fish
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
What Founding Father wanted the turkey to be the national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
What popular Thanksgiving side dish is also known as “dressing”?
Stuffing
What is the red piece of flesh on top of a turkey’s beak called?
A snood
What is the wobbly piece of skin on a turkey’s neck called?
A wattle
What large balloon was the first cartoon character featured in the Macy’s Parade?
Felix the Cat
What utensil was NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?
Fork
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What is the most common alternative to turkey for Thanksgiving meals?
Ham
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
In what month was the first Thanksgiving likely held?
September or October
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
How many women were present at the first Thanksgiving?
5
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165 degrees F
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?
Adam Sandler
What crunchy ingredient usually tops green bean casserole?
French fried onions
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
Second Monday in October
Where did the pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which two pantry items are mostly commonly used to help thicken gravy?
Flour and cornstarch
The Monday after Thanksgiving is what unofficial shopping holiday?
Cyber Monday
According to AAA, what was the most popular Thanksgiving travel destination in 2024?
Orlando, Florida
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Cornucopia
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking to help keep it moist?
Basting
What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"? Name two.
Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans
Which turkey gobbles- the male or the female?
Male
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
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