Thanksgiving Food & Drink
What sweet dessert is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What is the name of the celebration that Canadians hold similar to Thanksgiving?
Canadian Thanksgiving
What color is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving?
Orange
Name a meat first served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, swan, duck, and goose.
What is a male Turkey called?
A Tom
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
A Fruit
What side dish is made from bread cubes, broth, and herbs, often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing or Dressing
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.?
Football
What utensil was not used by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving meal?
A Fork
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
A Male
What U.S. state produces the most turkeys each year?
Cranberry Sauce
What is the traditional main dish served at most Thanksgiving dinners?
Turkey
What U.S. state produces the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
What is the name of the big parade held every Thanksgiving in New York City?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What is an adult female turkey called?
A hen
How many quarters are in a standard Football game?
4
What crunchy ingredient usually tops green bean casserole?
French Fried Onions
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
Which Thanksgiving tradition involves two people pulling a turkey bone until it breaks?
Breaking the wishbone
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as “a bird of courage”?
Benjamin Franklin
What invention was inspired by Thanksgiving leftovers?
TV Dinners
According to the National Grocers Association, what's the least popular Thanksgiving food?
Green bean casserole
Which two pantry items are mostly commonly used to help thicken gravy?
Flour and Cornstarch
The Monday after Thanksgiving is what unofficial shopping holiday?
Cyber Monday
What parade balloon has appeared more times than any other in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Snoopy
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When did the wishbone tradition originate?
Ancient Rome
Which two university teams started the tradition of Thanksgiving Day football games?
Yale and Princeton
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
What are the four colors typically associated with Thanksgiving?
Red, yellow, Orange, and Brown
What Peanuts cartoon is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving?
"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
3000
Approximately how many Pilgrims survived the first winter in America?
Half
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking?
Basting
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A Cornucopia
Where did the Pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
A poult
Where did the Pilgrims first land when arriving on America’s shores?
Provincetown, Massachusetts
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey?
15lbs
According to the National Turkey Federation, roughly how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
45 Million
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe
Approximately how many cranberries are in one pound?
440
According to AAA, what was the most popular Thanksgiving travel destination in 2024?
Orlando, Florida
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which Peanuts character wears the chef hat in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
Snoopy
What year did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" debut in Television?
1973
What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?
A Capotain
What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?
Adam Sandler
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
What spice gives pumpkin pie its signature flavor?
Cinnamon or Nutmeg
What country consumes the most Turkey every year?
The United States
What do most people say they’re most thankful for each year?
Family
What food was NOT likely eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
Potatoes
What do many people do the day after Thanksgiving to relax?
Eat Leftovers
What dish was created by the Campbells soup company in 1955?
Green Bean Casserole