History
Which U.S President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Which pie is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What is the most popular sport watched on Thanksgiving?
American Football
Which day is the most popular shopping day in the U.S?
Black Friday
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed to America on?
Mayflower
Which kind of pie is consumed the most on Thanksgiving Day?
Apple Pie
Which eating utensil was absent from the first Thanksgiving?
Fork
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for which trade profession?
Plumbers
Which parade is famous on Thanksgiving Day in New York City?
Macy's Parade
Which meat did the Native American's bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Venison
Which U.S state produces the most turkeys in the U.S?
Minnesota
Which 2 football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions (since 1934) and the Dallas Cowboys (since 1966).
Which U.S president officially formalized the tradition of pardoning a turkey in 1989?
George H.W. Bush
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
What animated film features a turkey trying to change the course of Thanksgiving history?
Free Birds
Female turkeys are called hens...what are male turkeys called?
Toms
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the most popular side dish served on Thanksgiving?
Mashed Potatoes
What are turkey feathers primarily used for after harvesting?
Stuffing pillows
What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?
Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans
Which U.S city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Hint: It's not New York City
Philadelphia
Which U.S state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?
Wattle
Which Peanuts character wears the chef hat in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
Snoopy
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 Days
How many calories does the average person consume on Thanksgiving?
4,500
What balloon was the first giant character in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving opens with Charlie Brown trying and failing to do what?
Kick a football
Which president refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday because it "blurred the lines of Church and State"?
Thomas Jefferson
53% of Americans say that this popular side dish is their least favorite at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce
What annual physical event takes place on Thanksgiving morning in Detroit, MI?
Turkey Trot
Before balloons, what was used in the Macy's day parade?
Live animals
Which U.S president officially made Thanksgiving the 4th Thursday in November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What vegetable did the Pilgrims eat that is now a Thanksgiving favorite?
Corn
What is the wattle of a turkey used for?
Mating displays
Which U.S state was the first state to adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking to help keep it moist?
Basting
What year was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving?
1920
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What three organs are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
The stomach, heart, and liver
What was the purpose of the first Thanksgiving feast?
To celebrate the Pilgrim's first harvest.
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato