Gobble til You Wobble
Found in the turkey’s chest, this bone is dried before being pulled apart in a Thanksgiving ritual of luck and friendly competition.
What is the wishbone?
Known for massive balloons, Broadway performances, and more confetti than you’ll ever get out of your hair.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
This person’s job involves running backwards, blowing a whistle, and getting yelled at by everyone, no matter the call.
Who is a referee?
When the weather gets chilly, you’ll need this accessory for your hands, even though you’ll immediately lose one of them.
What are gloves?
People insist on "saving room" for this part of the meal, but somehow still complain about being too full afterward.
What is dessert?
This is the only place where paying extra to sit on a hay-covered wagon and stare at gourds feels like a great deal.
What is the pumpkin patch?
This classic animated special features a turkey dinner that doesn’t quite go as planned—mostly because Snoopy is in charge.
What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Female turkeys are called hens, but unlike these hens, they don’t spend their time laying eggs for your breakfast.
What are chickens?
This "man in red" usually closes out the parade, reminding everyone it’s time to panic about Christmas shopping.
Who is Santa Claus?
When a player drops the ball, it’s called this. At Thanksgiving, it’s what happens when someone drops the pie on the way to the table.
What is a fumble?
Often seen in checkered or plaid patterns, this cozy item screams, "I might be on my way to chop wood, but first, let me sip this pumpkin spice latte."
What is a flannel shirt?
It’s the dessert most likely to start a heated debate at Thanksgiving over whether it’s better with whipped cream or ice cream.
What is pumpkin pie?
A pumpkin trying to look cool on Instagram would probably post a picture of this type of coffee.
What is a pumpkin spice latte?
This Thanksgiving tradition involves running or walking a race early in the morning to justify a second helping of pie later.
What is a Turkey Trot?
Saving the turkey carcass after Thanksgiving can turn leftovers into this comforting dish.
What is turkey soup?
This city is home to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where battling crowds for a sidewalk spot is practically a sport.
What is New York City?
Often celebrated more enthusiastically than the actual game, this mid-event performance has included dancing sharks and wardrobe malfunctions.
What is the halftime show?
This cozy accessory doubles as a solution for bad hair days, keeping your noggin warm and stylish while hiding the fact that you skipped washing your hair.
What is a beanie?
This sweet ingredient makes desserts delicious but also ensures your dentist will never be out of work.
What is sugar?
This 90s alternative rock band dominated the charts with hits like "Tonight, Tonight" and "1979."
Who are the Smashing Pumpkins?
Often covered in spills and loaded with giggles, this separate eating area is where the youngest family members gather during the feast.
What is the kids table?
"Turkey pardoning" is a quirky White House tradition that spares a turkey's life each Thanksgiving. It was started by this US President in 1989.
Who is George W Bush?
This classic holiday movie begins with a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where a tipsy Santa gets replaced by the real deal.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
Known for their flashy outfits and boundless energy, they can hype up a crowd even when the team is losing by 20 points.
Who are cheerleaders?
They're the only footwear that can make you look both ruggedly outdoorsy and runway-ready, depending on the outfit—and the mud.
What are boots?
This rich, nutty pie may play second fiddle to pumpkin, but at least it doesn’t need whipped cream to be the star.
What is pecan pie?
Created by a fairy godmother, this iconic vehicle proves that even gourds can go glam with the right spell.
What is Cinderellas Pumpkin Coach?
It’s the only day of the year when waking up at 3 a.m. to stand in the cold seems like a reasonable way to save $20.
What is Black Friday?
If you eat so much you can’t move, you’ll probably blame this amino acid in turkey—even though science says it’s not really the cause.
What is tryptophan?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is so big, it holds this title for being the largest helium balloon parade in the world.
What is a Guinness World Record?
This group has the hardest job on the field, protecting the quarterback while trying not to trip over themselves.
Who are offensive linemen?
This fashion favorite works wonders in the cold, but indoors it quickly turns into a portable sauna for your neck.
What is a scarf?
It’s the star of the baking world that’s smooth, creamy, and melts under pressure—but hey, that’s why we love it.
What is butter?
This mythical gourd never actually shows up, but Linus keeps waiting, proving pumpkins have mastered the art of ghosting.
What is the Great Pumpkin?
After the table is cleared, this dreaded post-meal task begins, with everyone trying to find excuses to avoid it.
What is doing the dishes?
A wild turkey’s gobble can be heard up to this distance, which makes them louder than most Thanksgiving family arguments.
What is a mile?
This cartoon cat with a penchant for lasagna once took flight in the Macy’s Parade but thankfully didn’t eat the balloon handlers.
Who is Garfield?
Known for running out onto the field and making the entire crowd cheer, even though they only play for about five seconds at a time.
Who is the kicker?
The fall classic that makes you feel like a cuddly teddy bear—until you realize the label says “hand wash only.”
What is a sweater?
This part of a pie is often left on the plate by picky eaters, despite being the buttery, flaky highlight of the dessert.
What is the crust?
This guy takes the term “pumpkin head” literally, proving that even without a noggin, you can still make a dramatic entrance.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
It’s the pre-dinner activity where everyone panics and says "family," just to avoid having to think too hard.
What is saying what you are thankful for?