Pop Culture
This national retailer sponsors the popular annual parade
Macy's
3 most popular pies
apple, pumpkin, and pecan
What NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving game every year since 1934?
Detroit Lions
What is the name of the process where you soak a turkey in salty water before cooking?
Brining
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on when they came to North America in 1620?
Mayflower
In Friends, what food does Monica put on her head to cheer up Chandler?
Turkey
This casserole contains so many “cream of ___” soups that no one really knows what flavor it’s supposed to be.
Green Bean Casserole
What thanksgiving tradition grants good luck?
Wishbone
How many towns in the U.S. are named Turkey?
4
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What Christmas Song was originally a Thanksgiving Song?
Jingle Bells
On average, how many turkeys does the U.S. consume each Thanksgiving?
46 million
What do you call the ritual where the president saves a turkey from being eaten?
Turkey Pardon
Ankara
In 1939, which president controversially moved Thanksgiving up one week to boost the economy?
Franklin D Roosevelt
This iconic Actor / Comedian released a song titled "The Thanksgiving Song" on SNL in 1992
Adam Sandler
What state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
The craziest of American's compete in this coined race on Thanksgiving morning (be specific)
A turkey trot
What country consumes the most turkey per capita besides the U.S.?
Israel
What year is considered the first Thanksgiving? (+ or - 30 years)
1621
In How I Met Your Mother, what is the name of the Thanksgiving tradition that involves slapping Marshall?
Slapsgiving
Which Indigenous ingredient served at the first Thanksgiving is still common today and known as the “Three Sisters” crop?
Squash
During what war did the tradition of Thanksgiving begin?
This chemical in turkey is known for making you sleepy
tryptophan
What tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag