Holiday Foods
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space
Potato
What is an adult female turkey called?
a hen
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket associated with Thanksgiving?
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
A Harvest celebration
What crunchy ingredients usually tops green been casserole?
fried onions
Which president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H. W. Bush
What decade did Snoopy make his first appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade? double points for exact year
1960s (x2 1968)
How many quarters are in a standard football game?
4
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term "friendsgiving" first circulated?
2007
What state produces the most cranberries?
What is Wisconsin
What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
Gizzard, heart, liver, and neck
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
approx. 3,000 calories
Which city/team replaced the Dallas Cowboys as the host team for the Thanksgiving Day game between 1975 and 1977?
St. Louis Cardinals
According to AAA, what was the most popular Thanksgiving travel destination in 2024?
Orlando, Florida
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165* F
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
A poult
What retailer was the first to host a Thanksgiving day parade?
Gimbels
Since what year has a third NFL game been played in prime time on Thanksgiving night?
2006
Thanksgiving has been held on the fourth Thursday in November since what decade? (double points for exact year)
1940s (x2 1941)
What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"? (name at least 2)
Toast, popcorn, pretzels, and jelly beans
Benjamin Franklin
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade route?
2.5 miles
What thanksgiving day games in the 1890's have been cited as "The Beginning of Thanksgiving Day Football"?
Michigan and Chicago Maroons