Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions/Symbols
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving Surprise
100

The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.

What is Pumpkin Pie? 

100

The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.

What is a pumpkin?

100

Though this song is thought of s a Christmas song, it was actually written to be sung on Thanksgiving Day. 

What is Jingle Bells?

100

The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade concludes with the arrival of this person.

Who is Santa Claus?

200

This sweet Thanksgiving side dish made from a root vegetable became popular in the 20th century

What is baked sweet potato/sweet potato casserole

200

This meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.

What is Ham?

200

The Founding Father who wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America.

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

200

This department store is known for their extravagant Thanksgiving parade.

What is Macys?

300

This red fruit is often served after being made into a jelly along with other side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.

What is cranberry sauce?

300

A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning.


What is a Turkey Trot?

300

This President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving.  

Who is George Washington?


300

Though a staple for most Thanksgiving dinners, this side dish was not invented until 50 years after the first feast.

Cranberry Sauce.

400

The number one side dish served at most Thanksgiving dinners.

What is Stuffing/Dressing?

400

The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.

What is a cornucopia?

400

The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. is actually held in this city, not NYC.

What is Philadelphia

400

This profession shows the 24 hours after Thanksgiving to be their busiest time of year.

Plumbing!

500

This food was not served at the first Thanksgiving.

What are mashed potatoes?

500

A tradition where people would break this specific part of a turkey, which was meant to promote patience and spending time with family.

What is the Wishbone?

500

Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

He declined to make a proclamation in 1801. For Jefferson, supporting the holiday meant supporting state-sponsored religion since Thanksgiving is rooted in Puritan religious traditions.

500

This NFL football Franchise has the most Thanksgiving games played.

Who are the Detroit Lions with 81?

600

Green Bean casserole was invented by what company? (Hint: It comes from a popular soup company)

What is Campbell Soup Company?

600

Male Turkeys "gobble gobble", but female turkeys make this sound. 

What is "Cackle Cackle"?

600

This U.S. states hold the record for producing the most cranberries each year, a popular Thanksgiving side dish ingredient. 

What is Wisconsin? 

600

Final Jeopardy! The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak

What is a Wattle?