History
Food
Thanksgiving in Film/Television
Football
Turkey
100
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
The Mayflower
100
Which state grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
100
Aired since 1973, this Charles Shulz character's Thanksgiving special opens with Lucy convincing him to try to kick a football she is holding.
Charlie Brown
100
This Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver was the MVP of the Thanksgiving Day Game in 2009.
Donald Driver
100
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
200
When is the Thanksgiving holiday observed in Canada?
Second Monday of October
200
Before being harvested and sold, an individual cranberry must bounce at least how many inches high to make sure they aren't too ripe? a. 1 inch b. 2 inches c. 3 inches d. 4 inches
4 Inches
200
A drunken Santa in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the plot of this 1947 Christmas movie, which revolves around the identity of someone who claims to be the real Santa Claus.
Miracle on 34th Street
200
How many NFL games will be played on Thanksgiving Day this year?
3
200
It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.
Minnesota
300
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
300
This household dish often orange in nature, sometimes made with a hint of marshmallows makes many family members mouths water at Thanksgiving
Candied Yams
300
In this 1987 film Steve Martin's character attempts to return home for Thanksgiving dinner, utilizing various forms of transportation along with an annoying but well-meaning character played by John Candy.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
300
Which NFL football team was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day game?
Detroit Lions
300
How fast can a turkey trot? a. 10 mph b. 15 mph c. 20 mph
20 MPH
400
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a. 1521 b. 1621 c. 1721
1621
400
How many pounds of Turkey did Americans eat on Thanksgiving Day 2013?
736 million pounds
400
This popular sitcom had a Thanksgiving-themed episode each year. During "The One with All the Thanksgivings," the characters each recount their worst holiday memories.
Friends
400
How many tickets were sold during the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears Game on December 2, 1934, in the University of Detroit's stadium?
26,000
400
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
500
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held? a. 1924 b. 1933 c. 1941
1924 in New York City and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo.
500
How many calories does the average American consume during Thanksgiving Dinner?
3,000 to 3,500 calories
500
A Thanksgiving episode for this show involved a car formerly owned by Jon Voight, the accidental puncturing of a Macy's parade balloon, and the disappearance of all of the title character's shoes.
Seinfeld
500
Which two teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day (both 1995 expansion teams)?
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars
500
It is estimated that how many green bean casseroles are served on Thanksgiving? a. 20 million b. 30 million c. 40 million
40 million
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