The Original Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving Food
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Statistics
100

The Pilgrims came to the Americas and landed in what modern-day state?

Massachusetts

100

On what day is Thanksgiving held in the United States?

Fourth Thursday in November

100

There are 17 ridges in a standard 14oz Ocean Spray can of what popular Thanksgiving side dish?

Cranberry Sauce

100

What part of the turkey is snapped as a good luck charm?

Wishbone

100

What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day?

A. 32%

B. 55%

C. 64%

D. 88%

D. 88%

200

How many days was the original Thanksgiving?

A. 1 day

B. 3 days

C. 5 days

D. 7 days

B. 3 days

200

Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving Day as a permanent national holiday in 1863?

Abraham Lincoln

200

What amino acid in turkey is incorrectly associated with making you sleepy?

Tryptophan

200

Which Peanuts character has appeared in the most Thanksgiving Day Parades?

Snoopy

200

Approximately how many Americans watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade every year?

A. 5 million

B. 20 million

C. 50 million

D. 100 million

C. 50 million

300

In what year did the original Thanksgiving take place?

A. 1621

B. 1733

C. 1810

D. 1890

A. 1621

300

How many women attended the first Thanksgiving?

A. 1

B. 5

C. 15

D. 30

B. 5

300

What company sells the most turkeys every year in the United States?

A. Butterball

B. Oscar Mayer

C. Jennie-O

D. Foster Farms

A. Butterball

300

Which two NFL teams play a game on Thanksgiving Day every year?

Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys

300

How many stomachs does a turkey have?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

B. 2

400

Which prominent Native American acted as the interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?

Squanto

400

In what year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

A. 1820

B. 1886

C. 1924

D. 1955

C. 1924

400

Which Founding Father originally wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle?

Benjamin Franklin

400

What was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day Parade?

A. J.C. Penney

B. Macy's

C. Gimbel's

D. Steiger's

C. Gimbel's

400

On average, how many calories are in a Thanksgiving dinner?

A. 1,500

B. 3,000

C. 4,500

D. 6,000

C. 4,500

500

What Native American tribe was present at the original Thanksgiving?

Wampanoag

500

Which U.S. President set the date of Thanksgiving that is currently used today?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

500

Which state produces the most cranberries in the United States?

Wisconsin

500

Which U.S. President established the tradition of pardoning a turkey every year?

George H. W. Bush

500

How many turkeys are prepared annually for Thanksgiving in the United States?

A. 5 million

B. 18 million

C. 33 million

D. 46 million

D. 46 million

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