History
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
The first thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrams in 1621 in what today would be which state?
Massachusetts
This fruit, native to north America, would have been served at the first Thanksgiving?
Cranberry
The cornucopia, often used as a centerpiece during Thanksgiving celebrations originated in this ancient mythology?
Greek mythology
Which U.S. President moved Thanksgiving up one week to extend the holiday shopping season?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which U.S. state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday in 1817?
New York
Which popular Thanksgiving dish was inspired by a recipe from the 1950s that included cream of mushroom soup and French-fried onions?
Green bean casserole
What is the most popular Thanksgiving activity besides eating/drinking?
Watching sports
The tradition of pardoning a turkey by the President of the United States began in with which President?
George H.W. Bush
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually?
Minnesota
The southern states were late to adopt Thanksgiving as a holiday, claiming it to be a northern holiday intended to force New England values (anti-slavery) on southern states. Pumpkin pie was a Yankee food that was later altered in the south with what more common ingredient?
Sweet Potatoe
This parage, held annually on Thanksgiving Day in New York City has been sponsored since 1924 by what company?
Macy’s
In 1855, this was the first southern state to adopt Thanksgiving
Viriginia
Which U.S. state is known for producing the most cranberries, a staple of Thanksgiving meals?
Wisconsin
This is the most popular thanksgiving adult beverage
Red Wine (63% prefer)
The tradition of topping sweet potato casserole with this ingredient started in the early 20th century as a marketing campaign to sell this product.
Marshmallows
What was the primary Native American tribe involved in the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag tribe
The busiest airport on Thanksgiving is located in this city or State
Atlanta, Georgia (Hartsfield-Jackson)
Besides turkey what other foul would have been served at the first Thanksgiving dinner?
Duck or goose
The first intercollegiate football game on Thanksgiving was played in 1876, name one of the two teams that play.
Yale and Princeton.
In the millions, how many turkeys will be consumed on/around thanksgiving?
46 million