Thanksgiving history
The ship the Pilgrims sailed on
What is the Mayflower?
The most popular Thanksgiving side dish—mashed and delicious.
What are mashed potatoes?
The city that hosts the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is New York City?
The sound a male turkey makes.
What is a gobble?
The traditional dish everyone signs up to bring at Friendsgiving.
What is mac and cheese?
The year the first Thanksgiving was celebrated
What is 1621?
The dessert that features pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
What is pumpkin pie?
This sport is played by the NFL every Thanksgiving
What is football?
The part of the turkey that “pops” when it’s fully cooked.
What is the thermometer button?
The activity you do after eating way too much.
What is take a nap?
The Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims survive
Who are the Wampanoag?
This red, jiggly sauce is often shaped like a can
What is cranberry sauce?
The iconic Thanksgiving sitcom episode many people rewatch (any show acceptable)
What is Friends, “The One With All the Thanksgivings,” etc.?
What a baby turkey is called.
What is a poult?
The classic drama: someone always forgets to bring this.
What is the rolls?
The U.S. president who made Thanksgiving a national holiday
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This “stuffed” side dish goes inside or beside the turkey
What is stuffing (or dressing)?
Frozen Thanksgiving dinner brand featuring the “Hungry Man.”
What is Swanson?
The ceremonial act where the president saves a turkey.
What is the Turkey Pardon?
The person who “accidentally” burns something every year.
Who is the host?
The name of the document the Pilgrims signed to establish self-government
What is the Mayflower Compact?
The nut used in the classic Southern Thanksgiving pie
What is pecan?
The first balloon to appear in the Macy’s parade (a cartoon character)
Who is Felix the Cat?
Turkeys can run up to this speed (within 5 mph).
What is 20–25 mph?
The award for the person who shows up 3 hours late with Starbucks.
What is the “Basic Latte Legend” award?