Let's Talk Food
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
A: Illinois
B: Arkansas
C: Missouri
D: Minnesota
D: Minnesota
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
A: 88
B:79
C: 102
C: 102
An employee at what store was trampled to death on Black Friday at Green Acres Mall in 2008?
A. Target
B. The Nike Outlet Store
C. Toys "R" Us
D. Walmart
D. Walmart
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
A: 5,000
B: 3,000
C: 2,500
B: Approximately 3000
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
The potato
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A: 25
B: 75
C: 95
A: 25
According to a YouGov survey, name at least 2 of the three things that Americans report being most thankful for?
Family, health and life
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating?
Christmas
Referred to as the “pumpkin capital” of the U.S., what town is home to Libby's pumpkin canning plant?
A. Illinois
B. Idaho
C. Indiana
D. Iowa
A. Illinois
On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?
A: 700,000
B: 100,000
C: 200,000
B: 100,000
In the iconic Friends Thanksgiving episode, who is wearing the turkey with sunglasses on their head?
A. Monica
B. Phoebe
C. Joey
A. Monica
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
A: 3.5 million
B: 3 million
C: 2.5 million
A: 3.5 million
How many minutes a day does the average American (15 and older) spend eating and drinking?
A: 45 minutes
B: 67 minutes
C: 53 minutes
B: 67 minutes
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
A: 1953
B: 1963
C: 1973
C: 1973
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
A: 2005
B: 2007
C: 2009
B: 2007
Name at least one of the top three gift categories shoppers spent money on over Thanksgiving weekend in 2023?
Clothing, toys and gift cards
According to the National Grocers Association, how many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
Approximately 24 hours for each four to five pounds of frozen turkey
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
What is an adult female turkey called?
A hen
True or false: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”
False. They called themselves “Separatists”
What is the date of Black Friday in 2024?
A. 21
B. 22
C. 28
D. 29
D. Friday, November 29th
What is the average weight gain from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day?
A. Nothing
B. 1-2 Pounds
C. 3-5 Pounds
B. 1-2 pounds