Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving.
Turkey
This meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
Ham
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
Though this song is thought of s a Christmas song, it was actually written to be sung on Thanksgiving Day.
Jingles Bells
This food was not served at the first Thanksgiving.
Mashed potatoes
This President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving.
George Washington
Though a staple for most Thanksgiving dinners, this side dish was not invented until 50 years after the first feast.
Cranberry Sauce
Green Bean casserole was invented by what company? (Hint: It comes from a popular soup company)
Campbell Soup Company
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday of November
A large, native bird to North America that is large enough to feed a family.
Wild Turkey
In the early 20th century, children dressed up in costumes and would beg for treats on Thanksgiving, a tradition that used to be called "Thanksgiving Masking".
Halloween
This department store is known for their extravagant Thanksgiving parade.
Macys
This President made turkey pardoning an annual event.
George H.W. Bush
This NFL football Franchise has the most Thanksgiving games played.
The Detroit Lions with 81
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning.
Turkey Trot
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
Pilgrims
This sweet Thanksgiving side dish made from a root vegetable became popular in the 20th century
Baked sweet potato/sweet potato casserole
The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade concludes with the arrival of this person.
Santa Claus
This president was the first to "pardon" a turkey.
John F Kennedy
Male Turkeys "gobble gobble", but female turkeys make this sound.
"Cackle Cackle"
This red fruit is often served after being made into a jelly along with other side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.
Cranberry sauce
This many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving.
46 million Turkeys
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia
The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. is actually held in this city, not NYC.
Philadelphia
This profession shows the 24 hours after Thanksgiving to be their busiest time of year.
Plumbing!
This President declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
True or False: The first ever TV dinner was made with Thanksgiving leftovers.
True!
The number one side dish served at most Thanksgiving dinners.
Stuffing/Dressing
A tradition where people would break this specific part of a turkey, which was meant to promote patience and spending time with family.
The Wishbone
The name of the indigenous tribe of people who met and assisted the pilgrims.
The Wampanoag Tribe
This U.S. states hold the record for producing the most cranberries each year, a popular Thanksgiving side dish ingredient.
Wisconsin
The Founding Father who wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America.
Benjamin Franklin
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
This eating utensil was most probably not used during the first Thanksgiving.
Fork
The average person consumes this many calories, on average, at Thanksgiving dinner.
4,500 calories
The name of the service that has been available for 40 years to answer consumer questions about cooking turkey.
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line
This meat was brought to the first thanksgiving by the Native tribe.
Deer (Venison)
This is the decade Black Friday shopping began, following Thanksgiving
The 1950's
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak
A Wattle
This president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
The only active NFL franchise to have never played on Thanksgiving.
Jacksonville Jaguars