Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving.
Turkey?
Which two NFL teams traditionally play on Thanksgiving?
The Lions and the Cowboys
Though this song is thought of s a Christmas song, it was actually written to be sung on Thanksgiving Day.
Jingle Bells
This food was not served at the first Thanksgiving.
mashed potatoes/ pie /cranberry sauce
What are some dishes eaten at the 1st Thanksgiving that we do not traditionally eat today on Thanksgiving?
Fish, clams, eels
Green Bean casserole was invented by what company? (Hint: It comes from a popular soup company)
Campbell Soup Company?
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
The fourth Thursday of November?
In the early 20th century, children dressed up in costumes and would beg for treats on Thanksgiving, a tradition that used to be called "Thanksgiving Masking".
Halloween
This department store is known for their extravagant Thanksgiving parade.
Macys
How many days did the 1st Thanksgiving last?
3 days
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie?
A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning.
Turkey Trot?
This sweet Thanksgiving side dish made from a root vegetable became popular in the 20th century
baked sweet potato/sweet potato casserole
The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade concludes with the arrival of this person.
Santa Claus
Do female turkeys Gobble?
No
This red fruit is often served after being made into a jelly along with other side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.
cranberry
This many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving.
46 million
The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. is actually held in this city, not NYC.
Philadelphia
Which profession has the busiest the 24 hours after Thanksgiving?
Plumbing!
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
The number one side dish served at most Thanksgiving dinners.
Stuffing/Dressing?
What is the turkey bone called that you break in half and your wish come true if you get the bigger half?
The Wishbone?
This U.S. states hold the record for producing the most cranberries each year, a popular Thanksgiving side dish ingredient.
Wisconsin
This meat was brought to the first Thanksgiving by the Native tribe.
Venison (deer)
How many U.S towns are named Turkey?
4
The average person consumes this many calories, on average, at Thanksgiving dinner.
4,500
This meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
Ham
This is the decade Black Friday shopping began, following Thanksgiving
1950's
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
The Pilgrims
The only active NFL franchise to have never played on Thanksgiving.
Jacksonville Jaguars