History and Origin
Who is credited with declaring Thanksgiving a national holiday in the U.S.?
A) Abraham Lincoln B) George Washington C) Thomas Jefferson D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
A) Abraham Lincoln
Which food was not served at the first Thanksgiving? A) Turkey B) Venison C) Corn D) Fish
A) Turkey
Which TV show features a famous Thanksgiving “Turkey Head” scene?
A) Friends B) The Office C) Seinfeld D) Modern Family
A) Friends
Which U.S. president began the turkey “pardon” tradition?
A) John F. Kennedy B) Ronald Reagan C) George H.W. Bush D) Bill Clinton
C) George H.W. Bush
Which country also celebrates a form of Thanksgiving called “Chuseok”?
A) Japan B) South Korea C) China D) Vietnam
B) South Korea
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
A) 1492 B) 1621 C) 1776 D) 1863
B) 1621
What dessert was likely not at the first Thanksgiving due to lack of ovens?
A) Pumpkin pie B) Corn pudding C) Cranberry sauce D) Stewed apples
A) Pumpkin pie
Which cartoon character has appeared the most in Macy’s parade history?
A) Snoopy B) Pikachu C) Mickey Mouse D) SpongeBob SquarePants
A) Snoopy
What year did the first turkey pardon occur?
A) 1963 B) 1989 C) 1995 D) 2001
B) 1989
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in which month?
A) September B) October C) November D) December
B) October
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
A) Jamestown, Virginia B) Plymouth, Massachusetts C) Salem, Massachusetts D) Boston, Massachusetts
B) Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys each year?
A) Texas B) Minnesota C) North Carolina D) Ohio
B) Minnesota
Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the U.S.? A) New York City B) Chicago C) Philadelphia D) Detroit
C) Philadelphia
What day follows Thanksgiving and starts the shopping season?
A) Cyber Monday B) Black Friday C) Super Saturday D) Giving Tuesday
B) Black Friday
What were the Pilgrims originally called?
A) Founders B) Separatists C) Settlers D) Pioneers
B) Separatists
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A) Cherokee B) Navajo C) Wampanoag D) Iroquois
C) Wampanoag
What is the name of the red, fleshy appendage on a turkey’s beak?
A) Wattle B) Snood C) Comb D) Gobble
B) Snood
What was the first balloon in the Macy’s Parade?
A) Mickey Mouse B) Felix the Cat C) Snoopy D) Superman
B) Felix the Cat
Which U.S. state consumes the most turkey?
A) Texas B) California C) New York D) Florida
B) California
What animal did Benjamin Franklin want as the national bird instead of the eagle?
A) Swan B) Owl C) Turkey D) Dove
C) Turkey
Which U.S. president first proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving?
A) George Washington B) John Adams C) James Madison D) Abraham Lincoln
A) George Washington
What do you call the wishbone-breaking game played after Thanksgiving dinner?
A) Bone toss B) Wish battle C) Lucky break D) Wishbone pull
D) Wishbone pull
When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? A) 1914 B) 1924 C) 1934 D) 1944
B) 1924
What is the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving Day?
A) 1,500 B) 2,500 C) 3,000 D) 4,500
D) 4,500
How many Pilgrims were on the Mayflower?
A) 72 B) 89 C) 102 D) 125
C) 102