Tradition
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
This vegetable was newly introduced to the pilgrims and was grown by the Indians.
Corn
The pilgrims landed at this rock
Plymouth Rock
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
What phrase made popular in the book “A Christmas Carol” expresses annoyance with cheery holiday celebrations?
Bah humbug
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
The Mayflower held approximately this many pilgrims.
100
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 3.5 million
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
3,000 to 4,500
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.
3
This is given to the MVP of the game played on Thanksgiving
Galloping Gobbler Trophy
In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.
Who (or what) is Krampus?
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
The Mayflower sailed for how many days?
66 days
Which year was the first thanksgiving football game? (NOT NFL)
1876
In “A Christmas Story,” what happens to Ralphie’s friend as a result of a “triple-dog dare” from another classmate?
He gets his tongue stuck to a flagpole.
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.
The Wampanoag
Which NFL team has never played on thanksgiving?
Jacksonville Jaguars
When is it acceptable to put up your Christmas tree?
November 1st