The day after Thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. What is that day called?
Black Friday
What race do runners often participate in on Thanksgiving Day?
The Turkey Trot
Which microwaveable food was invented because of Thanksgiving?
TV dinners
One of the most famous parades happens on Thanksgiving. What is it called?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. Gratitude means...
being grateful for what you have
Who was at the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Native Americans
Other than the USA, which nearby country also celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
The president always pardons a turkey on Thanksgiving. Pardon means...
to forgive; set free
What is a common tradition for the turkey's collar bone?
To make a wish and break it. The person with the bigger piece gets their wish.
What is one of the most common desserts for Thanksgiving?
pie
Why do so many people take a nap after eating turkey on Thanksgiving?
The turkey has a chemical (called tryptophan) that makes people sleepy.
The pilgrims didn't use forks to eat the first Thanksgiving dinner. What did they use?
spoons, knives, and their fingers
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which famous Thanksgiving cartoon was created in 1973?
A Charlie brown Thanksgiving
What is sometimes cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What is the most common main course for Thanksgiving dinner?
turkey
Many people have a Thanksgiving tradition where each person says this...
what they're thankful for
Thanksgiving is celebrated during which month?
November
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
Which Thanksgiving fruit was originally used to dye clothes and treat arrow wounds?
cranberries
What sport is popular to watch on TV on Thanksgiving?
football
Which food was not a part of the first Thanksgiving?
turkey
What year was the first Thanksgiving held?
1621
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln