Thanksgiving Trivia
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100
This city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Philadelphia
100
This famous building hosts the world’s largest operational pipe organ, which will be resurrected for 2025.
The Wanamaker Building
100
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition.
Germany
100
What does Clark Griswold hope to buy with his big Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?
A pool
100
This is a Thanksgiving morning tradition that some individuals/families participate in if they hate themselves.
Turkey Trot
200
This utensil was not used by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving.
Fork
200
This disgraceful company does not enforce parking rules in Philadelphia on federal holidays.
PPA
(Philadelphia Parking Authority)
200
In this country, children leave their shoes out for gifts.
The Netherlands
200
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie want for Christmas?
A Red Ryder BB gun
200
This movie, starring Maurice Micklewhite (legal name), is the best version of the classic Christmas tale.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
300
This side dish was created by Campbell’s soup in 1955.
Green bean casserole
300
This Philly street transforms its rowhomes with holiday decorations and lights and rubs their wealth in our faces.
South 13th Street
300
This country’s Santa is called “Father Christmas”.
United Kingdom
300
This song is sung by Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis that became a holiday classic.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
300
This tradition for children is just plain dumb and she will not subject her child to this nonsense, so please do not buy it for us.
Elf on the Shelf
400
These two NFL teams have played consistently on Thanksgiving Day.
Detroit Lions (1934) + Dallas Cowboys (1966)
400
Name the Mummers five categories of participants.
String Bands, Fancies, Comic Brigades, Fancy Brigades, and Wench Brigades
400
This country celebrates with a bucket of KFC on Christmas.
Japan
400
What is the chemical name for the “snow” used in old Christmas movies?
Asbestos (yes—yikes!)
400
This actor was robbed from being nominated (and winning) Best Actor for this iconic holiday performance that debuted 25 years ago.
Jim Carrey - The Grinch
500
This dog group has the most 'Best In Show' wins in the National Dog Show with 7 wins.
Terrier
500
The amount of games the Eagles have played on Thanksgiving Day.
7
500
This country celebrates St. Nicholas Day by having St. Nick arrive with a donkey and small gifts?
France
500
What book does angel Clarence have with him when he comes to help George in It's a Wonderful Life?
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
500
This is when Christmas music should start playing for the season.
December 1st