True or false, can turkeys fly?
True
What boat brought the Pilgrims over to the United States?
The Mayflower
What is the US’s busiest holiday travel period?
Thanksgiving
Who hosted the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
How heavy is the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in the world?
2,700 lbs
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973
What Hispanic holiday happens on the 1st of November?
Dia de Los Muertos or Day Of The Dead
What two football teams host a game every year on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What is the name of the forked bone in front of the breastbone in a bird, traditionally split between two people?
A Wishbone
What is the most popular side at Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes
During which century did the term 'fall' become nearly obsolete in Britain?
17th Century
What direction do most birds migrate during the fall months?
South
Which president refused to recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What department store chain has the highest Black Friday discount?
Macy's at 56%
What food is common in New England that would have been at the first Thanksgiving?
Seafood/fish
Where is the parade, held by a department store, on Thanksgiving day?
New York City
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the United States' national bird?
A Turkey
According to Greek Mythology, who is the goddess of the Harvest?
Demeter
What is the name of a footrace held on Thanksgiving day?
Turkey Trot
What does the organic compound, tryptophan, found in turkeys do to us after we eat?
Make us tired
Which was the first Thanksgiving to boast the annual Macy’s parade in New York City?
1924
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
What tribe did the Pilgrims feast with on the first Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag
What is the name of a horn-shaped container on a table that is filled with food?
Cornucopia