Canadian
In what month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
October
Which event is most commonly cited as the origin of the American Thanksgiving holiday?
Often referenced as the "first Thanksgiving," the 1621 harvest celebration in Plymouth with Wampanoag participation is the commonly cited origin.
This noodle dish, often served during celebrations for long life, is typically stir-fried with vegetables and meat. What is it?
Pancit
In a Thanksgiving-style Irish round, which traditional Irish dish best matches the role of a centerpiece like roast turkey?
Bacon and cabbage
“Signed in 1863, this president proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving during the Civil War.” Which response fits?
Lincoln declared a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863, establishing the modern annual observance.
Which explorer’s safe return is commonly linked to early Canadian Thanksgiving observances?
Martin Frobisher
Which president established Thanksgiving as an annual national holiday on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
This custom of showing respect and thanks to elders by bringing the back of their hand to one’s forehead is called what?
Mano PoMano Po
Which autumn festival in Gaelic tradition most closely aligns with a harvest-and-gratitude theme for a Jeopardy-style category?
Lughnasa (Lughnasadh)
“Norman Rockwell’s iconic ‘Freedom from Want’ features this central dish often associated with Thanksgiving feasts.”
Rockwell’s painting shows a family presenting a large roasted turkey at the table.
Which Canadian province is especially known for producing pumpkins used in traditional Thanksgiving pies?
Ontario
In 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving to the second-to-last Thursday mainly to:
The goal was the opposite: to expand, not shorten, the shopping season.
Often enjoyed during the Christmas season and gatherings of gratitude, this purple yam dessert is known for its vibrant color and buttery flavor. What is it?
Ube Halaya
If a Jeopardy clue read, “This butter-rich, cross-marked bread appears at Irish tables in times of sharing,” what is the likely response?
Soda bread
This cooking technique, often debated for safety and crispiness, involves submerging the bird in hot oil.
Deep-frying involves immersing the turkey in hot oil, a popular but risky technique if done improperly.
What day of the week is Canadian Thanksgiving officially observed?
Monday
The side dish "succotash," sometimes associated with early Thanksgivings, traditionally features which two core ingredients?
Classic succotash combines corn with lima beans (or other shell beans).
This Filipino value emphasizes communal unity and mutual support, often expressed through shared meals and collective volunteering. What is the term?
Bayanihan
“Name the Irish saint most associated with hospitality, hearth, and seasonal renewal—apt for a gratitude category.”
Saint Brigid symbolizes hospitality, the hearth, and generosity—central to gratitude themes
“This 1990s sitcom famously features the ‘Moist Maker’ sandwich made from Thanksgiving leftovers.”
Friends features Ross’s beloved leftover sandwich with a gravy-soaked middle slice, the ‘Moist Maker.’
Which traditional main dish is most commonly served at Canadian Thanksgiving dinners?
Turkey
Many Native American communities observe a National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving to:
Protest historical and ongoing injustices since colonization
At many festive Filipino banquets, this crispy-skinned roasted pork is a symbol of abundance and celebration. What is it called?
Lechon
you’re asked to pair a traditional Irish dessert with a harvest theme: which fits best?
Apple Tart with Custard
“Since 1927, this brand’s giant character balloons have become a hallmark of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
What is Macy’s/Snoopy from Peanuts?