Mashed Potatoes
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
Who attended the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Native Americans
What is the most common food served at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Which store hosts the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
Macy's
Which turkeys "gobble"?
What is the most popular Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin pie
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?
Fourth Thursday in November
(November 28th, 2024)
What year was Thanksgiving first celebrated?
1621
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876 (Yale at Princeton)
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
2.5 miles
What unique event does the White House host every Thanksgiving?
The Turkey Pardon
What is the name of the running race that is typically held on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey Trot
What foods did the colonists NOT have at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey, cranberries, pies, mashed potatoes
What is a vegetarian or vegan alternative to turkey?
Tofurkey
Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
What Thanksgiving vegetable was grown in space?
Potatoes and sweet potatoes
Which US state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
What was featured in the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Live animals from the Central Park Zoo
What popular Thanksgiving dish was created by the Campbell Soup Company?
Green bean casserole
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the United States?
About 46 million
George H. W. Bush
What inspired the creation of frozen TV dinners?
An excess of leftover tukey