Holiday History
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
Bread
When did the first Thanksgiving feast take place?
November 1621
What sitcom is famous for having a Thanksgiving episode in every season?
Friends
Only the male turkeys make this iconic Thanksgiving sound?
Gobbling
This Native American tribe celebrated with the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag tribe
What is the name of the classic Thanksgiving side dish made of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions?
Green Bean Casserole
Which two NFL teams have a Thanksgiving Day tradition of playing a game?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what did Snoopy and Charlie Brown not serve to the other Peanuts gang members?
Toast, popcorn, pretzels, and jelly beans were served. The answer is anything else.
The loose, red skin that hangs from a turkey's neck has this specific name?
A Wattle
This US President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
This side dish is made from mashed sweet potatoes and topped with marshmallows or pecans?
Sweet Potato Casserole
What is the name for the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that is commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
Which actor voiced the character Maui, who sings "You're Welcome" in Moana?
Dwayne ( The Rock ) Johnson
This founding father referred to the turkey as a "bird of courage" when arguing it should be the national bird instead of the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin
This was the name of the native man who taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn and helped them survive?
Squanto
What kind of pie was likely the very first Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin Pie
What Native American tribe joined the Pilgrims for the first Thanksgiving feast?
The Wampanoag people
What pop star performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2021?
Carrie Underwood
The recommended internal temperature a turkey should reach in the thickest part of the thigh to be safely cooked?
165°F (165 degrees Fahrenheit)
The first Thanksgiving feast is believed to have lasted for this many days?
Three days
According to USDA data, which US state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesosa
According to the U.S. government, who is considered the "Mother of Thanksgiving" for her efforts to make it a national holiday?
Sarah Josepha Hale
What is the name of the 18-minute monologue that is frequently played on classic rock stations every Thanksgiving?
Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant"
A male turkey is called a tom, and a female turkey is called a hen, but a baby turkey has this specific name?
A poult