Thanksgiving History
Who pardoned the first turkey?
George H. W. Bush
What was missing from the first Thanksgiving feast?
What popular dessert is typically served on Thanksgiving and is made from pumpkins?
Pumpkin Pie
What did Snoopy serve for Thanksgiving dinner on A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Buttered toast, jellybeans, pretzel sticks, and popcorn.
What Thanksgiving vegetable was grown in space?
The potato
Which president first proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
George Washington
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
Which vegetable is commonly used to make cranberry sauce?
Cranberry
What did they have for dessert in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Ice cream sundaes
How many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City??
3.5 million people
Which president first set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where was the first Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What type of bread is commonly used for making stuffing or dressing?
White or cornbread
Which character complained about Snoopy’s Thanksgiving feast, saying they should have had a “real Thanksgiving dinner?”
Peppermint Patty
What's the best part of Thanksgiving?
The leftovers
Do male or female turkeys gobble?
Male turkeys
Has Thanksgiving always been the last week of November?
No
What is the main ingredient in green bean casserole, a classic Thanksgiving side dish?
Green Beans
Who leads the prayer at Thanksgiving dinner in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Linus
How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?
46 million
Which US state raises the most turkeys for Thanksgiving?
Minnesota
True or false: Eating turkey makes you tired.
False
Which spice is a key ingredient in pumpkin spice, commonly used in Thanksgiving recipes?
Cinnamon
Who “wins” the wishbone in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Woodstock
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
11