Food
What is the way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes.
From whom does Thanksgiving originates?
Pilgrims and Puritans from England.
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
American football.
What is a Turkey Trot?
(Usually) long-distance running race on or around Thanksgiving.
What are the green vegetables traditionally served with the turkey on Thanksgiving day?
Green beans.
What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving?
It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest.
Thanksgiving is usually celebrated on this day.
The fourth Thursday in November.
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days.
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie.
During the first Thanksgiving in the US who did the settlers celebrated with?
Native Americans.
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday.
Which turkeys actually gobble?
Only the male turkeys.
What is the red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries (usually as a sauce).
When was the first Thanksgiving parade held?
1920 (in Philadelphia).
What happens to the turkeys that are pardoned by the president each year?
The turkeys pardoned by the president go on to live fulfilled lives (usually are sent to petting zoos).
In which other countries do similarly named holiday festivals occur?
Germany and Japan.
How do you say "sweet potato" in American English?
Yam.
When was the first Thanksgiving celebration in the United States?
In 1621.
How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?
46 million.
Who was the first video-game character featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog.