Food 1
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking to help keep it moist?
Basting
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
a. 3 million
b. 3. 5 million
c. 4 million
b. 3.5 million
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
Male
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
fruit
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
cornucopia
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
According to AAA, what was the most popular Thanksgiving travel destination in 2024?
Florida
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
approximately 3,000
What crunchy ingredients usually tops green bean casserole?
Fried Onions
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
The Monday after Thanksgiving is what unofficial shopping holiday?
Cyber Monday
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
potato
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
1621
Which Peanuts character wears the chef hat in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
Snoopy
According to the National Grocers Association, what's the most popular Thanksgiving food?
Turkey
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green Bean Casserole
Referred to as the “pumpkin capital” of the U.S., what state is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant?
Illinois
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as “a bird of courage”?
Benjamin Franklin
What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?
Frozen 2
Which pantry item is most commonly used to help thicken gravy?
flour or cornstarch