HISTORY
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
Pumpkin: is it a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
Which massive shopping day is culturally connected to Thanksgiving and is considered the start of the holiday retail season?
Black Friday
What funny “fashion trend” do people often wear on Thanksgiving because of overeating?
Stretchy pants / elastic-waist pants
What sound do American people think turkeys make?
Goble-goble
What item was NOT likely on the table at the very first Thanksgiving?
A) Venison
B) Seafood
C) Pumpkin
D) Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes
What do Americans call the bread mixture often cooked inside a turkey?
Stuffing
According to a YouGov survey, what three things do Americans report being most thankful for?
Family, life, health
What 90s sitcom has a legendary Thanksgiving episode where a character gets a turkey stuck on their head?
The Friends
What do you call a female turkey?
Hen
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims used to reach America?
Mayflower
Which sauce made from a red berry is a mandatory side on many tables?
Cranberry sauce
Which city hosts the most famous Thanksgiving parade?
New York
What do some U.S. presidents do every year — a funny ritual involving a turkey?
“Pardon” a turkey (let it live)
What sport uses the term "turkey"?
Bowling (3 strikes in a row in one game)
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What nickname do Americans give the nap everyone takes after eating too much?
Food coma
What part of the turkey do people fight over for extra luck?
The wishbone
What do some Americans do on Thanksgiving morning to “earn” their feast — often while wearing costumes?
Run a Turkey Trot (costume race)
Which U.S. state is known for producing the most turkeys every year?
Minnesota
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving after surviving their first harsh winter.
What was the biggest challenge that led to half of them not making it through that winter?
Disease
What unusual pie flavor do some Americans insist belongs on the table (and others hate)?
Pecan pie
“Potluck Thanksgiving” is common in the U.S. What does potluck mean?
Each guest brings one homemade dish to share
What is typically the biggest safety hazard on Thanksgiving?
Kitchen fires
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving? (+-5%)
12-18%