Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly known as?
Black Friday
What is the popular pie served at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What large bird is pardoned by the President each year?
Turkey
In which US state is the oldest Thanksgiving parade held?
Pennsylvania
Which Native American tribe attended the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
What parade is famous for happening on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the name of the sauce made from a red berry that is commonly served at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce
What month does Thanksgiving fall in?
November
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Who was the leader of the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?
William Bradford
What is a common activity families do on Thanksgiving in America?
Watch football
What is the name of the bread mixture often served with turkey?
Stuffing
What type of meat did the Pilgrims likely eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison
In which city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
New York City
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days
What event involves breaking a wishbone on Thanksgiving?
The Wishbone Tradition
What vegetable is commonly mashed and served with gravy?
Potatoes
Around how many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the US?
Around 46 million
What is the name of the festival celebrated by Native Americans in the Southwest around Thanksgiving?
Harvest Festival
Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the traditional centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal?
A turkey
What is the name of the corn dish sometimes served as a side at Thanksgiving?
Cornbread
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to America?
Mayflower
Which state was the first to adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York