History
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What kind of meat is traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What American sport is often watched and played on Thanksgiving?
American Football
What day is Thanksgiving on?
The 4th Thursday in November
Can turkeys fly?
Yes
Which Pilgrim leader wrote the history of the first Thanksgiving?
William Bradford
What orange colored pie is popular on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
It is a tradition to break the wishbone of the turkey on Thanksgiving. If you get the larger half of the broken bone, what are you supposed to earn?
Good Luck.
When is the latest date that Thanksgiving can happen on?
November 28
How many turkeys do Americans eat on Thanksgiving each year (within 5 million)?
46 million
In what present-day state did the first Thanksgiving happen?
Massachusetts
What red, tart fruit is used to make a sauce that is eaten with other Thanksgiving foods?
Cranberry
Every year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is shown on TV, and now Youtube, on Thanksgiving morning. Where does the parade take place?
New York City
In recent years, the day after Thanksgiving has received its own color-based name. What is it?
Black Friday
Which professional team plays every year on Thanksgiving?
The Kansas City Chiefs; The Philadelphia Eagles; The New Los Angeles Lakers; The Detroit Lions; or the Dallas Cowboys
What is the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to reach America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What white thanksgiving side dish is usually covered with gravy?
Mashed Potatoes
What colors are traditionally associated with Thanksgiving?
Brown, Yellow, Red (fall colors)
What country celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October
Canada
Which American state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims to survive their first winter?
The Wampanoag
What are 3 kinds of pies often enjoyed on Thanksgiving?
Cherry, Apple, Sweet Potato, Pecan, Chocolate Cream, Pumpkin, etc...
Many Americans decorate their homes for what holiday in the days soon after Thanksgiving?
Christmas
Next year, what date is Thanksgiving on?
November 26
Three American states have a city called "Turkey" in them. Name one of these states.
Texas, or North Carolina, or Louisiana