Thanksgiving Pop Culture
In The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, this pop diva made a memorable appearance in 2019, performing "All I Want for Christmas is You" during the holiday parade
Mariah Carey
This bread-based dish is considered the number one side on Thanksgiving
Stuffing
In this country, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October to mark the harvest and the thankfulness for the fall crops
Canada
Many people believe Black Friday shopping started as a Thanksgiving tradition. However, the retail phenomenon wasn’t actually coined until this decade
1980's
There’s a superstition that if you drop this item on Thanksgiving, it’s considered a sign that you will have a visitor coming to your home soon
A fork
In the 2007 Thanksgiving-themed episode of "The Simpsons," this famous musician sings a song about the Turkey King and how he’s been replaced by Mr. Plow
Elvis Presley
This bright red sauce, often served cold, adds a tangy sweetness to Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberry sauce
Thailand celebrates a harvest festival that includes this fruit, typically served in a sweet coconut milk dish, and is often consumed during Thanksgiving celebrations
Mango
Many believe the first Thanksgiving occurred in November, but the actual event took place during this month in 1621
September
Some people believe that if you eat the last piece of this food without offering it to someone else, you will have bad luck or misfortune throughout the year
Pie
This famous actor made a cameo as the turkey in the 2013 animated movie Free Birds
Owen Wilson
The first Thanksgiving feast did not include these vegetables, which are now staples of modern Thanksgiving dinners, likely because they were not available in the area at the time
Potatoes
In Saint Lucia, the Harvest Festival takes place in October. One of the traditional dishes served during the celebration is a stew made from this root vegetable
Sweet Potato
The story that Thanksgiving became a national holiday due to Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation is only part of the truth. The holiday wasn’t officially recognized until this U.S. President signed a law making it an annual event
Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The superstition that wearing a certain color on Thanksgiving can bring good luck is popular. It’s said that wearing what color will bring happiness and prosperity
Yellow or Gold
In Glee, the group puts on a Thanksgiving performance at a community center. Which song do they perform that celebrates gratitude
"Thank You" by Alanis Morissette
The Medieval Feast in Europe often featured this elaborate custom before serving
Feathering or re-feathering the peacock
In Brazil, Thanksgiving meals are often accompanied by a traditional fruit drink made from this fruit, which is blended into a refreshing, tart beverage
Passion Fruit
The myth that Thanksgiving football games are a longstanding tradition is untrue. The NFL did not begin playing games on Thanksgiving until this year
1934
A superstition claims that if you see this animal during Thanksgiving, it’s a sign of financial success and good fortune in the coming months
A squirrel
This famous rapper made headlines in 2019 for bringing his Thanksgiving dinner to a homeless shelter in Los Angeles
Jay-Z
This spice was once so valuable that ancient Egyptians would use it as a form of currency. Though rare, it is used in some Thanksgiving-inspired recipes
Saffron
In Grenada, Thanksgiving is held in October, marking the anniversary of the U.S. invasion in 1983. People celebrate by thanking the land for its bounty, and dishes like rice and peas, chicken, and fish are commonly served. What is the typical drink consumed during this celebration
Rum Punch
There’s a myth that the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started as a celebration of the holiday itself, but it actually began as a marketing tool for the department store in this year
1924
A Thanksgiving superstition claims that if you don’t serve this side, you might experience unhappy relationships and family disputes in the year ahead
Cranberry sauce