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100

The sound a turkey makes.

gobble

100

This dessert, featuring spiced custard in a flaky crust, is a must-have at many Thanksgiving tables.

pumpkin pie

100

The Pilgrims sailed on this ship to reach America.

Mayflower

100

This cartoon character floats every year in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and is famous for his love of lasagna.

Garfield

100

Thanksgiving marks the start of this frenzied shopping day, famous for big discounts.

Black Friday

200

This part of the turkey is broken by two people, with the larger piece granting a desire.

wishbone

200

This type of bread, made with yellow meal, is a common Thanksgiving side.

cornbread

200

The first Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by this Founding Father in 1777.

George Washington

200

In The Simpsons, this character ends up being responsible for ruining Thanksgiving dinner.

Bart Simpson

200

Families often go around the table and share this before eating.

what they are thankful for

300

The domesticated turkey is believed to have originated in this modern-day Spanish speaking country.

Mexico

300

Often eaten with gravy, this traditional Thanksgiving side is made from bread cubes, herbs, and broth.

stuffing

300

This President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Abraham Lincoln

300

This 1980s animated movie about a turkey trying to avoid being dinner is a Thanksgiving favorite.

What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

300

Name one of the two NFL teams that always plays on Thanksgiving Day.

Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys

400

A wild turkey can fly up to this many miles per hour.

55 mph

400

Green bean casserole is typically topped with these crispy items.

fried onions

400

This type of grain was likely a staple at the first Thanksgiving meal.

maize (or corn)

400

In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Snoopy serves this unusual main course instead of turkey.

What is toast (or buttered toast)?

400

The annual National Dog Show airs after this major Thanksgiving event.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

500

This colorful flap of skin on a turkey’s neck turns bright red when they’re excited.

wattle

500

This sweet Southern dish is made with a root vegetable and often topped with marshmallows.

sweet potato casserole

500

The Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving to give thanks for this successful event.

their first harvest

500

This actor starred as a cranky traveler in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, a classic Thanksgiving film.

Steve Martin

500

A traditional Thanksgiving toast is often made with this type of beverage.

apple cider / sparking cider