Harvest History
What season do we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Fall
What bird is the star of most Thanksgiving tables?
Turkey
In Friends, what does Joey get stuck on his head in a Thanksgiving episode?
Turkey
What’s the day after Thanksgiving called, famous for shopping chaos?
Black Friday
What sound does a turkey make that’s perfect for annoying your guests?
Gobble
What Native American tribe partied with the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
What orange veggie is the base for the best pie, hands down?
Pumpkin
What cartoon dog serves popcorn and toast in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Snoopy
What giant parade happens in New York City every Thanksgiving?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What’s the name for a male turkey who struts like he owns the place?
Tom
What year did the first Thanksgiving feast supposedly happen?
1621
What canned fruit sauce is either loved or loathed at the table?
Cranberry sauce
In How I Met Your Mother, what’s the name of the Thanksgiving-themed slap bet?
Slapsgiving
What sport is a Thanksgiving TV tradition, often with the Lions or Cowboys?
Football
What part of the turkey do kids fight over for good luck?
Wishbone
Which president made Thanksgiving an annual national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What’s the key starch in traditional stuffing?
Bread or cornbread
What sitcom family in Modern Family has a chaotic Thanksgiving football game?
The Dunphys/Pritchetts
What’s the name of the horn-shaped basket often used as a Thanksgiving centerpiece?
Cornucopia
How many feathers does an adult turkey have, give or take a thousand?
About 3500
What food at the first Thanksgiving was more likely lobster than turkey?
Seafood
What nutty ingredient gives pecan pie its crunch?
Pecans
In The Office, what dish does Kevin bring to the Thanksgiving potluck?
Mac and cheese
What month did Canada decide to celebrate their Thanksgiving in?
October
What’s the term for the red, dangly bit under a turkey’s chin?
Wattle