Thanksgiving History
In which U.S. state did the first Thanksgiving take place?
What is Massachusetts?
Many Americans enjoy this tart red sauce alongside their turkey.
What is cranberry sauce?
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in which city?
What is New York City?
DAILY TRIPLE In this long-running sitcom, Joey gets a turkey stuck on his head during a Thanksgiving episode.
What is Friends?
Thanksgiving always falls on this day of the week.
What is Thursday?
The Native American tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims in 1621.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This iconic Thanksgiving bird is often the centerpiece of the meal.
What is turkey?
On Thanksgiving, many families watch this professional sport played throughout the day.
What is football?
This classic Peanuts television special features Charlie Brown hosting Thanksgiving dinner.
What is "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?
In what month does Canada celebrate its own Thanksgiving?
What is October?
Which U.S. president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Made from a large orange squash, this pie is a classic dessert at Thanksgiving.
What is pumpkin pie?
DAILY DOUBLE Before the meal, family members often take turns sharing what they are thankful for.
What is giving thanks?
This John Hughes film features Steve Martin trying to get home for Thanksgiving with an annoying travel companion.
What is "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"?
Black Friday, known for shopping deals, occurs on which day in relation to Thanksgiving?
What is the day after Thanksgiving?
In what year did Thanksgiving become a permanent national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
What is 1941?
This creamy vegetable side dish is traditionally topped with toasted marshmallows.
What is sweet potato casserole?
This practice involves two people pulling on a turkey bone to see who gets the larger piece and makes a wish.
What is breaking the wishbone?
Adam Sandler performed a comedic song titled 'The Thanksgiving Song' during his time on which sketch-comedy show?
What is Saturday Night Live?
Approximately how many millions of Americans travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving each year: 10, 20, or 50?
What is 50?
Which president tried to move Thanksgiving up one week earlier to extend the Christmas shopping season?
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The 'turducken' is a Thanksgiving dish consisting of a turkey stuffed with which two birds?
What are a duck and a chicken?
Each year since 1947, the U.S. president ceremonially does this to a turkey at the White House.
What is pardoning the turkey?
The 2009 film 'Free Birds' features two turkeys attempting to remove turkeys from the Thanksgiving menu. Which actors voice the main characters Reggie and Jake?
Who are Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson?
This female author of 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' campaigned for decades to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Sarah Josepha Hale?