Holiday History
The first Thanksgiving is believed to have taken place in what is now this Massachusetts town.
Where is Plymouth
Though a staple in every modern day kitchen, this four tined tool wasn't available during the first Thanksgiving dinner and didn't become popular until the 18th century.
What is a fork
Thanksgiving and Christmas are tied with the title of "Most Family Oriented Holiday" with what percent of Americans spending the day with family. (within 3%)
What is 95%
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest pie ever made weighed 2,020 pounds, was just over 12 feet long, and was this common fall flavor.
What is pumpkin
When the green bean casserole was expired, who was the first person to tell Grandma that it tasted weird?
Who is Jacque
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route has changed at least two times since 2009, and now follows the current route that stretches this many miles. (must be within 0.5 miles)
What is 2.65 miles (2.15 - 3.15)
We have Thanksgiving to thank (no pun intended) for the microwavable alternative to cooking commonly referred to as what, that was created when Swanson had over 260 tons of leftover turkey after the holiday
What are TV dinners
Between 2005 - 2015 the price of a thanksgiving feast for 10 people increased by 36% Without using a calculator, the cost in 2005 was about $37, the current cost to feed a family of 10 a thanksgiving feast is this number. (within 5 dollars)
What is $50
While the type of crust can make a difference, this kind of pie often has the most calories of any of the sweet things consumed on Thanksgiving
What is Pecan Pie
Which family member got hives over Thanksgiving from an antibiotic?
Who is Brianna
There are are four states that are home to a town named "Turkey" The names of the four states start with the letters; A, T, L, N. Name two.
Where are Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina
The tradition of pardoning a turkey can be traced back, uninterrupted, to George H.W. Bush. However, the first record of a pardoned turkey dates back to 1863, when this presidents son, Tad, pleaded for the bird's life to be spared.
Who was Abraham Lincoln
Butterball has a popular turkey hotline that can help with anything from the bird's preparation to the best way to serve it . They average how many thousand calls every season?
Because the Pilgrims didn't have sweeteners such as molasses or honey, they relied on this to sweeten their food.
How did Dan teach Halie and Jacque to greet Brian on his first Thanksgiving with the Hagemosers?
What is Uncle Brian! Uncle Brian!
The first thanksgiving happened in this year (must be within 40 years)
When was 1621 (1581 - 1661)
This food was not served at the first thanksgiving, as it had not yet left it's native country of Peru.
What are potatoes
Black Friday is one of the busiest days of the year for workers of this industry. They often receive 50% more phone calls the day after thanksgiving than any other time of the year.
35% of Americans say that they eat pie during this unconventional time of day.
When is morning/ When is breakfast
When the sewer system was backed up, what toilet paper did the plumber recommend?
What is Angel Soft toilet paper
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on October 3rd of this year (must be within 5 years)
When was 1863 (1858-1868)
If your thanksgiving meal is unable to "gobble" it is safe to assume that you have what type of turkey on your table
*note: Dead is not the answer we are looking for
What is a hen (or a female turkey)
Although California claims the title of the biggest turkey consuming state, there is a good chance they got their turkey's from this state, who produces almost 44 million turkeys a year.
Where is Minnesota
This part of a traditional pumpkin pie was originally called the "coffin"
Name at least two people who DIDN'T get the flu when it was passed around during Thanksgiving
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