History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag?
a. 1621
b. 1760
c. 1680
1621
What is the most commonly served meat at Thanksgiving dinner?
turkey
In Friends, which character got a turkey stuck on their head?
a. Chandler
b. Ross
c. Joey
Joey
Which U.S. city has hosted a Thanksgiving parade every year since 1924?
a. New Haven
b. Stamford
c. New York
New York City
Which month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
December
October
July
October
Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
a. George Washington
b. Andrew Jackson
c. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the sauce often served with turkey?
a. Turkey gravy
b. Pesto
c. Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce
What is the name of the big parade on Thanksgiving?
a. Columbus Day parade
b. Macy's Thanksgiving day parade
c. Saint Patrick's Day parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
What Friday follows Thanksgiving and is known for major shopping deals?
Black Friday
How many feathers does a typical turkey have?
10,000
3,500
2,000
3,500
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
a. La Pinta
b. Mayflower
c. Santa Maria
Mayflower
This Thanksgiving dessert is made from a bright orange gourd.
a. cranberry pie
b. pumpkin pie
c. pecan pie
Pumpkin pie
Which Peanuts character famously serves popcorn and toast for Thanksgiving dinner?
a. Charlie Brown
b. Snoopy
c. Peppermint Patty
What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
a. basketball
b. pickleball
c. football
football
How fast can a wild turkey run?
up to 11 miles per hour
up to 48 miles per hour
up to 25 miles per hour
up to 25 miles per hour
Which U.S. President attempted to change the date of Thanksgiving to boost the economy?
Millard Fillmore
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which dish combines green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and fried onions?
a. green bean casserole
b. butternut squash casserole
c. brussel sprout casserole
green bean casserole
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, who says, “Thanksgiving is more than eating”?
a. Charlie Brown
b. Linus
c. Marcie
Marcie
What is the name of the ceremonial event where the President spares a turkey from being eaten?
A. The Turkey Pardon
B. The Feast of Thanks
C. The Turkey Release Ceremony
turkey pardon
What state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.?
Minnesota
North Carolina
Arkansas
Minnesota producing 39 million turkeys in 2023
North Carolina - The second-largest turkey producing state, producing 29 million turkeys in 2023
What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter?
Wampanoag
Quinnipiac
Pequot
Wampanoag
Which bread-based dish is traditionally stuffed inside a turkey?
stuffing
Name the 1987 comedy about two men trying to get home for Thanksgiving.
a. Home for the Holidays
b. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
c. Lord of the Rings
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Breaking this object during Thanksgiving is said to grant good luck.
A. A wishbone
B. A turkey feather
C. A pumpkin stem
wishbone
This U.S. state is home to the town of "Turkey", which celebrates Thanksgiving with special events each year.
Arizona
Texas
Florida
Texas