History of Thanksgiving
What day does Thanksgiving fall on every year? (not specific date)
The fourth Thursday of November
Name one of the three most disliked Thanksgiving foods.
Cranberry sauce, turkey and green bean casserole.
What does, "It's so late, I'm going to turn into a pumpkin" mean?
I better get home and get to bed. It's past my bedtime.
What holiday is held at the end of October, marked by costumes and candy?
Halloween
Which turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys. Females make a clicking sound.
Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys called?
Toms
Statistically, what is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing/dressing
What does it mean to "dig in"?
To begin eating, with enthusiasm.
What is the biggest shopping day, that takes place the day after thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What company does the Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC?
Macy's
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
Name a food that was served at the first Thanksgiving
Venison, duck, goose, lobster, oysters, eel, fish, pumpkins, cranberries
What does it mean when "your eyes are bigger than your stomach"?
It means that you thought you could eat more food than you really could.
What month is Canadian Thanksgiving held?
October
What profession has the busiest day of the year the day after Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
Which "honest" president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which US state consumes the most turkeys each Thanksgiving?
California
An expression that means someone who stays up until late at night.
What is "a night owl."
The Jewish New Year
Rosh Hashanah
Which balloon character has made the most appearances in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Snoopy
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
How many cranberries are needed to make one can of cranberry sauce?
Around 200
What does it mean when someone wants "a rain check"?
What is an expression that means, a person would like to take advantage of an offer at a later date?
What holiday takes place the day after Thanksgiving?
Native American Heritage Day
In what country was pumpkin pie first made?
Mexico
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Four or five
How long can a turkey live?
"Something smells fishy"
What is an expression that means, something doesn't seem quite right?
What country celebrates Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Hindu New Year?
India
What is a furcula?
A wishbone
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
Honest Abe was the first to pardon any turkey, while John F. Kennedy was the first to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey.
Which US state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
"You are skating on thin ice!"
What is an expression that means, you are very close to getting into some trouble?
When is Veteran's Day?
November 11th
What year did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" come out?
1973