Thanksgiving History
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
What is 1621?
What process refers to soaking the turkey in a saltwater solution before serving it?
Brining
How many quarters are in a typical football game?
4
When was the term "Friendsgiving" first circulated?
2007
Which turkey gobbles? A male or female?
Male
In what year did Thanksgiving become a national celebration?
What is 1789?
Is a pumpkin officially considered a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Which two football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
How many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade each year?
3.5 million
What is a baby Turkey called?
A poult
What was the name of the Wampanoag Native who showed Pilgrims how to grow corn?
Who is Squanto? Or Tisquantum?
What is America's least favorite side dish according to a surveys?
Green Bean Casserole
Which NFL team has the most wins on Thanksgiving day in NFL history?
The Detroit Lions
What movie holds the record for highest grossing film on Thanksgiving Weekend?
"Frozen 2"
What is an adult male Turkey called?
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Who has the most passing yards in a Thanksgiving Day game in NFL history?
Troy Aikman-455
What comedian performed "The Thanksgiving Song" on Saturday Night Live in 1992?
Adam Sandler
Which US President was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
Three days
What type of bird(s) was actually used as a dish on the first Thanksgiving?
Goose and Duck
Who has the most receiving yards in NFL history in a Thanksgiving game?
Jim Benton with 303 yards in 1945.
What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts Gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?"
Toast, popcorn, pretzels, and jelly beans
Which founding father famously referred to turkeys as "birds of courage?"
Benjamin Franklin