Fun facts
Which NFL team has played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe.
Which two pantry items are mostly commonly used to help thicken gravy?
Flour and cornstarch
What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade start?
1924
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower.
What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
The gizzard, heart, liver and neck
What year did Thanksgiving become an official US holiday?
1863
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking?
Basting
What crunchy ingredients usually tops green bean casserole?
French fried onions
What is the difference between stuffing and dressing?
Stuffing goes inside the turkey, and dressing cooks in a roasting pan
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln.
What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?
A capotain
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
The potato