Thanksgiving History
What day is the Thanksgiving holiday observed in the United States?
4th Thursday in November
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
Which ingredient wouldn’t you find in Pumpkin spice?
pumpkin
In Cinderella, who transforms the pumpkin into a carriage?
The fairy godmother
What traditional eating eating utensil was NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?
Fork (forks were introduced 10 years later)
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
Name at least 2 of the most popular pies made for Thanksgiving
Apple Pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie
Which popular seasoning brand invented pumpkin spice?
Mcormick's
What 1969 film that prominently features a Thanksgiving dinner is based on a popular '60s-era song?
Alice's Restaurant
This department store is known for hosting an annual thanksgiving day parade.
Macy's
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4500
This pumpkin-based drink is made with a mix of traditional autumn spice flavours (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and sugar, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. Name this beverage commonly associated with Starbucks.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This 2005 British-American romantic historical drama film by Terrence Malick depicts the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia, settlement.
The New World
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
a. jingle bells
b. silent night
c. let it snow
d. little drummer boy
Jingle Bells
Where did the first U.S. harvest feast of Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth Colony
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
How many pieces of fruit does it take to make one gallon of apple cider?
36
Who is the Pumpkin King in “The nightmare before Christmas”?
Jack Skellington
Which of the following NFL teams traditionally hosts an annual Thanksgiving Day game?
a. DALLAS COWBOYS
b. DENVER BRONCOS
c. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
d. NEW YORK GIANTS
Dallas cowboys
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
Abut 50 million
National apple cider day is on November ____.
18th
In what year did ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’ come out?
1966
What year did Adam Sandler release "The Thanksgiving Song?"
1992