Thanksgiving History
This year is commonly cited as the year of the “First Thanksgiving.”
1621
The flap of skin that hangs over a turkey’s beak is called this
A snood
This orange vegetable is the star of a classic holiday pie
A pumpkin
This type of large meal where many bring dishes to share is called a _______
A potluck
The day after Thanksgiving is known by this shopping-related name
Black Friday
This Native American tribe shared the feast with the Pilgrims
The Wampanoag tribe
This term refers to a male turkey.
A tom
This sauce, usually red, is made from a tart berry
Cranberry sauce
The traditional act of snapping this turkey bone is said to bring good luck
This U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually.
Minnesota
The Pilgrims sailed to America on this ship
The Mayflower
This is the name for a baby turkey
A poult
Green bean casserole is traditionally topped with these crispy treats
Fried onions
Many families go around the table saying these expressions of gratitude
Things they are thankful for
The president traditionally “pardons” this animal each year
A turkey
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Abraham Lincoln
Turkeys can fly—but only this type of turkey actually can
A wild turkey
This Thanksgiving dish has regional versions like cornbread, oyster, or sausage
Stuffing/dressing
In the South, this sweet side dish—made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and a toasted pecan topping—is a holiday staple
Sweet potato casserole
These NFL teams play on every thanksgiving day
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
This was the main purpose of the Pilgrims' first feast—celebrating this event
A successful harvest
The fleshy red part under a turkey’s throat is called this
A wattle
The bread used in this New England dessert absorbs sweet milk and is baked until custardy
Bread pudding
This tradition involves guests writing messages of thanks or memories on cards that are saved from year to year
a Gratitude Jar
This U.S. state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday
New York