Thanksgiving History
In 1621, the Wampanoag tribe and the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in this state.
What is Massachusetts?
This is the main dish typically served at Thanksgiving dinner.
What is turkey?
This event, often held the day after Thanksgiving, is famous for its sales and discounts.
What is Black Friday?
Approximately this percentage of Americans eat turkey for Thanksgiving.
What is 88%?
Name Pam's two favorite pies that start with the same letter as her name.
Pumpkin and Pecan
This U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
A popular Thanksgiving dessert made from a squash, often spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
What is pumpkin pie?
This popular American sport is often played on Thanksgiving Day, with both professional and family games.
What is football?
The average weight of a turkey served at Thanksgiving is about this many pounds.
What is 15 pounds?
What warming spice is most commonly associated with fall?
Cinnamon
The first Thanksgiving lasted for this many days.
What is 3?
This side dish is often topped with gravy during Thanksgiving dinner.
What is mashed potatoes?
This symbolic gesture involves turkey and is believed to bring good luck for the coming year.
What is breaking the wishbone?
This famous animated character from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving famously prepares the Thanksgiving meal with toast and popcorn.
Who is Snoopy?
This unconventional Thanksgiving dish is made up of turkey, duck, and chicken.
Double points if you can name the famous footballer who made it popular.
Turducken
(John Madden)
The Pilgrims came to America on this ship.
What is the Mayflower?
This sweet, marshmallow-topped dish is commonly made with root vegetables.
What is sweet potato casserole?
Some families put this thing up in preparation for the next holiday.
What is a Christmas tree?
Name 2 countries besides the U.S. that celebrate a Thanksgiving holiday.
Australia, Canada, Germany, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Saint Lucia, Switzerland, and Norfolk Island.
How many Thanksgiving episodes did FRIENDS have?
9 official episodes in 10 seasons
True or False: Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United Kingdom.
A sweet and tart, reddish sauce that pairs well with turkey.
What is cranberry sauce?
This parade happens every year in New York on Thanksgiving Day.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
This American football team is known for playing a game every Thanksgiving Day since 1934.
What is the Detroit Lions?
Can you guess the No. 1 thing Pam is thankful for?
Kylo Kitty, then her health. Points for either.