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Thanksgiving Around the World
100

What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

1621

100

What is the most common Thanksgiving dessert

Pumpkin Pie
100

Which Thanksgiving food does Joey eat a whole of in Friends

Turkey

100

What sound does a male turkey make

Gobble

100

Which Canadian province first celebrated Thanksgiving

Nova Scotia


200

Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday

Abraham Lincoln


200

Which dish uses marshmallows as a topping

Sweet potato casserole

200

What annual event in New York City is known for its Thanksgiving parade?

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade


200

What is the wobbly red part under a turkey’s chin called

A wattle


200

What country celebrates "Erntedankfest," similar to Thanksgiving

Germany

300

What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims

The Wampanoag

300

What meat did the Pilgrims likely eat instead of turkey

Deer

300

Which classic Thanksgiving movie stars Steve Martin and John Candy

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles


300

What state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.

Minnesota


300

In which country is the "Moon Festival," a similar harvest celebration, held

China

400

Where did the first Thanksgiving take place

Plymouth, Massachusetts

400

What is the name of the bread-based dish commonly stuffed in turkeys

Stuffing/Dressing


400

What Peanuts character hosts a Thanksgiving feast

Charlie Brown


400

Which U.S. department oversees the annual turkey pardon

The White House


400

What African-American cultural holiday honors harvest and unity

Kwanzaa

500

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last

3 Days
500

What is the term for the red sauce made from cranberries

Cranberry Sauce
500

What is the name of the Thanksgiving episode in The Simpsons where Bart runs away

Bart vs. Thanksgiving

500

How many turkeys are cooked on Thanksgiving in the U.S. each year

40-50 Million


500

Which Caribbean country celebrates Thanksgiving in October

Grenada