History
The 1621 harvest feast is believed to have lasted for how many days
what is three days
The average American consumes approximately this many calories during a Thanksgiving dinner
What is 3,000 to 4,500 calories
An adult turkey has between 5,000 and 6,000 of these covering its body
What are feathers
This is the name for the unofficial shopping holiday the day after Thanksgiving
What is Black Friday
Before "stuffing" became the common term, this rather unappetizing name was used for the bread mixture cooked inside the bird
What is "forcemeat"
Which native man is credited for teaching the pilgrims how to grow corn
Who is Squanto
This popular crunchy topping is the key ingredient in many green bean casseroles
What are French fried onions
The skin on a turkey's head and neck can change this based on its emotions
What is color (to red, white, or blue)
This informal name was given to Thanksgiving during the two years it was celebrated a week early under FDR's change
What is "Franksgiving"
This US state is known as the "Turkey Capital of the World" because it raises the most turkeys
What is Minnesota
Which Native American Tribe spent Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
Who are the Wampanoag tribe
This is the name for a baby turkey
What is a poult
Only male turkeys make this distinct noise
What is a gobble
The Detroit Lions and this other team have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966
What are the Dallas Cowboys
This is the name of the annual turkey trot that takes place in New York City
What is the New York City Marathon
Which U.S. president first declared Thanksgiving a holiday
Who is George Washington
Before the modern oven, this method of cooking a turkey involved soaking it in a saltwater solution
What is brining
The flap of skin that hangs from a turkey's neck is called this
What is a wattle
This popular Christmas song was originally written to celebrate the holiday thanksgiving
What is "jingle bells"
This comedian performed "The Thanksgiving Song" on Saturday Night Live
Who is Adam Sandler
In what year did the Mayflower leave England.
What is 1620
Turkey was not on the menu at the first Thanksgiving; this fowl was likely served instead
What is venison
This U.S. Founding Father famously referred to the turkey as a "bird of courage."
Who is Benjamin Franklin
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first featured Snoopy as a balloon in this year
What is 1968
This "Peanuts" character wears a chef hat and serves a Thanksgiving meal in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Who is Snoopy