History
What state was the first Thanksgiving held in?
Massachusetts
This traditional Thanksgiving food was actually missing from the first Thanksgiving
Turkey
What dessert is considered a Thanksgiving staple?
Pumpkin Pie
The Thanksgiving Day parade is famously hosted by what department store?
Macy's
How many ghosts show up in the classic tale "A Christmas Carol"
4
Thanksgiving took place between what two groups of people?
Pilgrims and Native Americans
The day after Thanksgiving is also a national holiday, called what?
Black Friday
What is the most popular dish made from Thanksgiving leftovers?
Turkey Sandwich
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving
Which popular Christmas drink was once called "milk punch"
Eggnog
How long was the journey from England to America for the Mayflower? (Answer must be within 5 days of the correct answer)
66 days
Before football became the popular Thanksgiving sport, this sport was considered the most popular to play
Baseball
In which country are sweet potatoes known as yams?
The United States
True or False: Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday out of the year
False: The week between Christmas and New Years is the busiest time to travel
In the movie Home Alone, where were Kevin McAllister's family members going?
Paris, France
Thanksgiving is held on what day every year?
The last Thursday of November
Every year the president does this to celebrate Thanksgiving
Pardons a turkey
Which state produced the most turkeys in America?
Minnesota
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a popular children's cartoon that aired November 20th of what year? Answer must be within 10 years to be considered correct
1973
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Which president established Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
In what decade was the first Thanksgiving football game played?
1920
What was the main dish at the first Thanksgiving?
Lobster, Oyster, Fish, and Eel
Sarah Josepha Hale lobbied state and federal officials for years to make Thanksgiving an official holiday. She argued that the day could help bring unity to the divided country amid the Civil War. She also wrote this famous children's nursery rhyme
Mary Had a Little Lamb
In the song "The 12 days of Christmas" how many presents are given in total?
364 presents