What food item is most commonly served as a Thanksgiving centerpiece?
Turkey
What is the name of the annual race that many people participate in on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey Trot
Who just got engaged?
Kelly and Dakota
During the only Thanksgiving themed episode of The Office, Dwight creates a ___ festival in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot to recreate his childhood and become the "___ King".
Hay
What is typically the biggest safety hazard on Thanksgiving?
Fires
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Who hosts the Thanksgiving Day parade?
Macy's
How many pets are there in the friend group?
12
(Kelly&Dakota:3, Fez&Jackie:1, Marisa&Jackson:1, Bree&Tony:2, Lexi&Jim:3, Kortney&Wyatt:2)
In the Friends episode titled "The One with All the Thanksgivings," Chandler accidentally says "I love you" to Monica for the first time in their relationship when she is wearing ___ on her head as an attempt to apologize after an argument.
A Turkey!
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
According to Calorie Control Council roughly how many calories are in a typical Thanksgiving dinner?
Approximately 3000
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
Is our Friendsgiving above or below average for how many guests those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have?
Above average!
A 2023 LendingTree survey found that on average, most hosts expect 11 guests.
In The Addams Family Values, what do the Addams children dress up as for the Thanksgiving play?
Native Americans
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
According to the National Turkey Federation, approximately how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
Approximately 46 million
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
How many people in the friend group will be deer hunting this year?
Four
In New Girl, what is the title of the theme Schmidt initiates for Thanksgiving where everyone must bring someone compatible for someone else?
Bangs-giving
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
25
According to the National Grocers Association, what are the top ten most popular Thanksgiving foods?
Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, gravy, rolls/bread, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes/yams, apple pie, cranberry sauce and corn
What year did the first Thanksgiving celebration take place?
1621
Which five couples in the group bought a house in 2024?
Extra 200 points if you know the order!
-Kelsey and Brian
-Lexi and Jim
-Fez and Jackie
-Kortney and Wyatt
-Bree and Tony
What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing during Thanksgiving weekend?
Frozen
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Presidents originally had to declare Thanksgiving a holiday every year up until Lincoln made it a national holiday during his tenure. The only president who didn't? Thomas Jefferson. He refused to recognize the event because he believed so firmly in the separation of church and state. Since Thanksgiving involved prayer and reflection, he thought designating it as a national holiday would violate the First Amendment. He also thought it was better suited as a state holiday, not a federal one.