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Turkeys are known for their distinctive sounds. This comical term is often used to describe the vocalizations of a turkey.
What is "gobbling"?
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish. These are key ingredients that give them their creamy texture.
What is "butter" or "cream" or "sour cream"?
In the United States, this is the most common term used for stuffing when it's cooked inside the turkey.
What is "dressing"?
A team wants to advance the ball down the field. This action is typically perform by handing or throwing the ball to a teammate.
What is "passing" or "running"?
The post-Thanksgiving meal tradition of napping has a humorous nickname. This playful term is often used to describe the drowsiness that follows a hearty feast.
What is "turkey coma"?
Turkeys are surprisingly good at a certain dance move. This is the name of the funny dance that turkeys perform, especially during courtship displays. Many towns have one of these on the day of Thanksgiving.
What is the "turkey trot"?
Besides being a delicious side dish, mashed potatoes can also be repurposed into another dish. This is a common leftover transformation for mashed potatoes.
What is "potato pancakes"?
In medieval times, stuffing was sometimes used as a method for cooking birds. This term describes the practice of stuffing one bird inside another.
What is "turducken" (turkey + duck + chicken)?
On Thanksgiving Day, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys traditionally host NFL games. The Detroit Lions first played on Thanksgiving in this year.
What is 1934?
In some cultures, a short nap after a meal is encouraged for health reasons. This is the Spanish term for this post-lunch rest.
What is "siesta"?
Turkeys have a unique way of showing affection. This is an amusing behavior that turkeys display when they are feeling particularly friendly
What is "turkey hugging" or "turkey snuggling"?
Mashed potatoes are frequently served with a savory sauce made from pan drippings. This is the name of this traditional sauce often associated with Thanksgiving.
What is "gravy"?
Stuffing can be flavored with a variety of herbs and spices. This aromatic herb, often associated with Thanksgiving, is commonly used in stuffing.
What is "sage"?
Thanksgiving Day football games often feature halftime performances. In 2019, this pop superstar headlined the halftime show during the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears game.
Who is Meghan Trainor?
Some people believe that the amino acid tryptophan in turkey causes drowsiness. However, this other common food item served on Thanksgiving actually contains more tryptophan per gram.
What are "pumpkin seeds"?
The president of the United States participates in a Thanksgiving tradition by pardoning a turkey each year. This is the official term for the annual event.
What is the "Presidential Turkey Pardon"?
Mashed potatoes are often seasoned with a popular herb. This is the green herb commonly added to mashed potatoes for flavor.
What are "chives"?
Stuffing often includes a mixture of ingredients, but one vegetable is a stuffing classic. The primary vegetable used in traditional stuffing recipes is this stalk.
What is "celery"?
In 2012, a new Thanksgiving tradition began with the introduction of a third NFL game on the holiday. This game features teams from the AFC. What is the name of this primetime Thanksgiving game?
What is the "Thanksgiving Nightcap" or "Thursday Night Football"?
Some people swear by the effectiveness of a short nap called a "power nap." This is the typically time of power nap.
What is "20 minutes"?
The tradition of breaking the wishbone is a popular Thanksgiving activity. This is the specific bone that is pulled apart.
What is the "wishbone"?
Mashed potatoes originated from the Americas and became a popular dish worldwide. This is the country credited with introducing potatoes to Europe in the 16th century.
What is "Peru"?
Stuffing isn't just for Thanksgiving; it has a place in other holiday traditions. In this country is it customary to serve stuffing called "forcemeat" during Christmas.
What is the United Kingdom?
The Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas is a tradition that started in 1966. What team did the Dallas Cowboys play against in their first Thanksgiving Day game?
Who are the Cleveland Browns?
On the famous Thanksgiving episode in the TV show "Friends," this character falls asleep with a turkey on their head.
Who is "Joey Tribbiani"?