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100

Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?

Canada
100

The first character balloon in the Macys day parade was?

Felix the Cat

100

What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?

Fires

100

Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?

Breaking the wishbone

100

Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?

Plumbers

200

What food commonly served today was not served during the first Thanksgiving?

Turkey

200

Before the famous balloons, what did they use previously in the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade?

Live zoo animals from Central Park Zoo

200

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

3 days

200

What is an adult male turkey called?

a tom

200

Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

300

This classic Thanksgiving movie originally premiered in 1973, featuring a boy and his dog

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

300

This famous parade originally aired on TV in 1948

Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade

300

This Thanksgiving side dish was invented in 1955 and remains a staple side dish today.

green bean casserole

300

According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

green bean casserole

300

Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Thomas Jefferson

400

This Christmas song was traditionally a Thanksgiving song

Jingle Bells

400

Which city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?

Philadelphia

400

According to AAA, how many Americans traveled for Thanksgiving in 2024?

Nearly 80 million

400

Which type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is hardly eaten at Thanksgiving today?

Seafood

400

Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?

Calvin Coolidge

500

These two football teams always play on Thanksgiving 

The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

500

The Macys Day Parade has marched every year since 1924 except for 3 years due to what?

World War 2

500

The first Turkey Trot held in this year

1896

500

Which president made the modern turkey pardon an annual tradition?

George H.W. Bush

500

Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?

Squanto