History
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by this group of settlers and the Wampanoag people.
Who are the Pilgrims?
This tradition involves breaking this turkey bone to make a wish, with the larger piece signaling good fortune.
What is the wishbone?
What did Eliana say she is thankful for?
What Eliana said...
This creamy dish made with green beans and crispy onions is a classic Thanksgiving side.
What is green bean casserole?
This household hazard triples on Thanksgiving.
What are fires?
This U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This beloved Thanksgiving special featuring Charlie Brown and friends first premiered on November 20th of this year.
What is 1973?
What did Mom say she is thankful for?
What Mom said...
This staple dish, made from ground corn, was introduced by Native Americans and featured at the first Thanksgiving.
What is cornbread?
This popular Christmas song, written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, was originally intended to celebrate Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?
The Wampanoag people contributed this shellfish to the first Thanksgiving feast, now considered a staple of New England cuisine.
What are clams?
This NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934, except during World War II.
Who are the Detroit Lions?
What did Jordan say he is thankful for?
What Jordan said...
This sweet and tangy side dish, often served in a jellied or whole-berry form, comes from a fruit that grows in bogs.
What is cranberry sauce?
Despite often being treated as a vegetable in cooking, this Thanksgiving favorite is actually classified as a fruit.
What is a pumpkin?
The tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in this year, with employees dressing as clowns and cowboys.
What is 1924?
This large character, a staple of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, made its debut in 1927 as the first giant balloon.
Who is Felix the Cat?
What did Kinlee say she is thankful for?
What Kinlee said...
The neck and internal organs of a turkey, often used to make gravy or stuffing, are collectively known by this term.
What are the turkey giblets?
Statistically, this is Americans' favorite side dish on Thanksgiving.
What is stuffing?
In 1939, this U.S. president moved Thanksgiving up one week earlier in an attempt to boost holiday shopping during the Great Depression.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This Thanksgiving Day tradition, often called a "Turkey Trot," began in 1896 in this northeastern U.S. city, making it the oldest continuously run footrace in the country.
What is Buffalo, New York?
What did Grandpa say he is thankful for?
What Grandpa said...
To make traditional dinner rolls, you need flour, yeast, and this trio of ingredients to activate the yeast, enrich the dough, and create a soft texture.
What are sugar, milk, and butter?
The first Turkey Trot race, held in 1896, had this many runners.
What is six?