Thanksgiving Fun Facts
How many quarters are in a standard football game?
Four
What sweet dessert is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What holiday was the first Macys day parade commemorating?
Christmas
What is the traditional main dish served at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Which Turkey gobbles, Male or Female?
Male
What two pantry items are used for thickening gravy?
Flour and Cornstarch
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
What day is the most popular to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Friday
What peanuts character wears a chef hat in the Thanksgiving special?
Snoopy
What 4 ingredients are used in a standard pie crust?
Flour, Salt, Water, and Butter
Which U.S. president was officially first to pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
The Monday after Thanksgiving is known as what unofficial holiday?
Cyber Monday
What is the name of the first Thanksgiving movie?
Charlie Brown
Are pumpkins technically considered a fruit or a vegetable?
A Fruit
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November, 1621
Thanksgiving occurs on the ___ of every year?
Fourth Thursday
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What Thanksgiving vegetable was grown in space?
The Potato
Which founding father famously referred to turkeys as a “bird of courage”?
Benjamin Franklin
What country did the tradition of breaking the wishbone come from?
Italy