Thanksgiving Day Foods
What meat is traditionally served as the main dish on Thanksgiving?
What is Turkey (1 Throw)
Which city is home to the most famous Thanksgiving Day Parade?
New York City (1 Throw)
Which U.S. state is home to Plymouth, the site where the Pilgrims landed in 1620?
A) Massachusetts
B) Virginia
C) New York
D) Maine
Massachusetts (1 Throw)
Which NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934 (except during World War II)?
Detroit Lions (1 Throw)
In what year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621 (1 Throw)
What year was the first official Thanksgiving declared by President Abraham Lincoln?
1863 (1 Throw)
Who were the Pilgrims, and why did they come to America?
A) They were explorers looking for new land.
B) They were seeking religious freedom.
C) They were searching for gold.
D) They were escaping war in Europe.
They were seeking religious freedom. (1 Throw)
What is the name of the dog in the "Peanuts" comic strip?
Snoopy (1 Throw)
What is the name of the sweet orange vegetable often served mashed or in a casserole at Thanksgiving?
Sweet Potato (2 Throws)
What department store sponsors the iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Macy's (2 Throws)
What is the name of the island where the first Thanksgiving took place?
A) Martha’s Vineyard
B) Nantucket
C) Cape Cod
D) Plymouth Island
Cape Cod (2 Throws)
What is the name of the football game traditionally played by high school teams on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey Bowl (2 Throws)
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts (2 Throws)
What do you traditionally do after Thanksgiving dinner to "help digestion"?
Take a nap (2 Throws)
Where did the Pilgrims land in 1620?
A) Plymouth, Massachusetts
B) Jamestown, Virginia
C) Cape Cod, Massachusetts
D) New York Harbor
Plymouth, Massachusetts (2 Throws)
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars (1 Throw)
Which dessert is a Thanksgiving favorite made with a creamy filling and often flavored with cinnamon?
Pumpkin Pie (3 Throws)
In what year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1924 (3 Throws)
Which U.S. state is known for having the most turkeys raised for Thanksgiving?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Minnesota
D) Nebraska
Minnesota (3 Throws)
Which NFL team joined the Thanksgiving Day tradition in 1966?
Dallas Cowboys (3 Throws)
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days (3 Throws)
Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag (3 Throws)
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to the New World?
A) Mayflower
B) Santa Maria
C) Nina
D) Discovery
Mayflower (3 Throws)
What fruit is known for keeping the doctor away if you eat one a day?
Apple (1 Throw)
These red tart berries are used to make a sauce served at Thanksgiving. What is this sauce called?
Cranberry Sauce (1 Throw)
What is the largest and most popular type of float in the parade?
Balloons of cartoon characters (1 Throw)
In which state is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
A) New York
B) Illinois
C) California
D) Florida
New York (1 Throw)
Which current NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving Day?
Jacksonville Jaguars (1 Throw)
4. What was the main food served at the first Thanksgiving?
Fish and game (wildfowl) (1 Throw)
Which U.S. president is credited with making Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln (1 Throw)
Why did the Pilgrims face difficulties during their first winter in Plymouth?
A) They arrived too late in the year to plant crops
B) They were not used to cold climates
C) They had no knowledge of how to fish or hunt
D) All of the above
All of the above (1 Throw)
In which country would you find the Eiffel Tower?
France (1 Throw)
What is the name of the bread mixture often cooked inside the turkey or as a side dish?
Stuffing (2 Throws)
What famous song traditionally opens the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Hint: Francis Scott Key
"The Star-Spangled Banner" (2 Throws)
Which country besides the United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) Mexico
D) England
Canada (2 Throws)
Which team holds the record for the most wins on Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions (2 Throws)
Who were the two main groups that celebrated the first Thanksgiving together?
Native Americans and Pilgrims (2 Throws)
What is the name of the famous rock where the Pilgrims are believed to have landed in 1620?
Plymouth Rock (2 Throws)
Which European country did the Pilgrims originally leave before coming to America?
A) Spain
B) France
C) England
D) The Netherlands
England (2 Throws)
What is the largest animal in the world?
Blue whale (1 Throw)
What type of pie is often made with nuts, especially pecans, at Thanksgiving?
Pecan Pie (3 Throws)
What popular cartoon character was the first giant balloon featured in the parade?
Felix the Cat (3 Throws)
Which city is home to the world’s largest Thanksgiving Day parade, aside from New York City’s Macy’s parade?
A) Detroit, Michigan
B) Dallas, Texas
C) Chicago, Illinois
D) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (3 Throws)
In what year did the NFL add a third Thanksgiving Day game to the schedule?
2006 (3 Throws)
Which Native American tribe attended the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag (3 Throws)
What unusual Thanksgiving tradition did the early American settlers practice, involving a food item that many people today would not think to include in their holiday meal?
Serving seafood, including eels and clams (3 Throws)
What document did the Pilgrims sign aboard the Mayflower in 1620 to establish self-government?
A) The Magna Carta
B) The Mayflower Compact
C) The Bill of Rights
D) The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact (3 Throws)
How many teeth does an adult human typically have?
32 (1 Throw)
What is the name of the dish made from green beans, fried onions, and cream of mushroom soup?
Green Bean Casserole (Pick a card)
What was originally released at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade instead of Santa Claus?
Live animals from the zoo (Pick a Card)
Which U.S. state celebrates Thanksgiving with a massive hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque?
A) Arizona
B) New Mexico
C) Colorado
D) Utah
New Mexico (Pick a Card)
What is the name of the special award given to the MVP of the NFL Thanksgiving Day games?
Turkey Leg Award (Pick a card)
How many people attended the first Thanksgiving?
About 90 (Pick a card)
Which state is known for producing the most pumpkins, which are commonly used for pie during Thanksgiving?
Illinois (Pick a card)
What important role did Squanto play in helping the Pilgrims?
A) He was the chief of the Wampanoag tribe
B) He helped teach the Pilgrims how to farm and fish
C) He led the Pilgrims to Plymouth
D) He fought alongside the Pilgrims in their battles
He helped teach the Pilgrims how to farm and fish (Pick a card)
What is the longest river in the the United States?
Missouri (1 Throw)