Turkey
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Cornucopia
How many quarters are in a standard football game?
4
The Monday after Thanksgiving is what unofficial shopping holiday?
Cyber Monday
What are the four colors typically associated with Thanksgiving?
Red, orange, yellow, brown
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
Male
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
According to a 2024 survey by The Vacationer, what are the three most-disliked traditional Thanksgiving foods?
Turkey, stuffing and ham
Once cooked, how long can turkey sit before it should be refrigerated?
No longer than 2 hours
According to the National Grocers Association, how many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
24 hours
Where did the Pilgrims first land when arriving on America’s shores?
Provincetwon, Massachusetts
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
The second Monday in October
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973
On Thanksgiving Day 1989, what weather event disrupted the Macy’s parade?
Snow
Snoopy first made his appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in what year?
1968
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?
100,000
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
In 1863, what U.S. president decided that Thanksgiving would be observed on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 Days
Approximately how many cranberries are in one pound?
440
According to the National Turkey Federation, roughly how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
45-46 million