Thanksgiving History
This American president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This side dish, often served at Thanksgiving, is made from mashed potatoes and frequently topped with gravy.
What is mashed potatoes?
In this country, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October, rather than in November.
What is Canada?
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in this U.S. city.
What is New York City?
The first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 lasted for how many days?
What is three days?
This dessert, made of pumpkin and often served with whipped cream, is a Thanksgiving staple.
What is pumpkin pie?
This country celebrates "Thanksgiving" on the fourth Thursday in November, but it’s known as "Day of Thanks" and is celebrated with parades and fairs.
What is Liberia?
What lovable TV Sitcom character has "Thanksgiving Pants"
Joey from Friends
This football league plays a traditional game on Thanksgiving Day every year.
What is the NFL (National Football League)?
This Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This bird is traditionally the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners.
What is turkey?
In this country, a Thanksgiving-like celebration known as "Chuseok" is held in the fall, where families gather to honor their ancestors and share food.
What is South Korea?
In the iconic Friends Thanksgiving episode, who is wearing the turkey with sunglasses on their head?
Monica
The Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving in this year, which is considered the first official Thanksgiving.
What is 1621?
This year did President Franklin D. Roosevelt move Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November, changing it from its traditional date.
What is 1939?
This green vegetable, often served at Thanksgiving, is commonly prepared in a casserole with crispy fried onions on top.
What is green bean casserole?
In Japan, a similar holiday to Thanksgiving is celebrated on November 23rd, known as this.
What is Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrō Kansha no Hi)?
In The Blind Side, what does Leigh Anne give thanks to while saying grace at Thanksgiving dinner?
brining them a new friend
The average weight of the turkey consumed during Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. is approximately this many pounds.
What is 15 pounds?
The Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower originally intended to settle in this present-day state
What is Virginia?
This traditional stuffing ingredient is often made with bread, onions, celery, and herbs.
What is stuffing (or dressing)?
This South American country celebrates "Dia de Acción de Gracias" in a way similar to the U.S., but their traditions focus on family and giving thanks for the harvest.
What is Ecuador?
Which How I Met Your Mother character says the following line, ‘Thanksgiving is a day of peace, there will be no slaps today’?
Lily
In 2006, this number of Americans were expected to travel for Thanksgiving, making it one of the busiest travel days of the year.
What is 42 million?