Traditions
What is a Thanksgiving gathering with friends instead of family called?
Friendsgiving
How many days did the first USA Thanksgiving celebration last in 1621?
3 days
Which popular 90s TV sitcom famously featured a dedicated Thanksgiving episode in every single one of its seasons?
Friends
Which Turkey gobbles? The male or female?
Male
What do you call the process of pouring juices over the turkey while it cooks to keep it moist?
Basting
What bone do two people pull apart to make a wish?
The wishbone
When and where did the Canadian Thanksgiving tradition begin?
1578 in Nunavut
What song do we know as a Christmas song but was actually written as an autumn harvest and Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
What is the red, fleshy growth that hangs down over a turkey’s beak called?
Snood
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What phrase is commonly said before eating the meal?
Saying grace or giving thanks.
Which U.S. President officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated every November?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the very first character balloon featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
How fast can a turkey run?
25 mph
What 2 ingredients are used to thicken gravy?
Flour and/or cornstarch
What is the official name given to the running races held across North America on Thanksgiving morning?
The Turkey Trot
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
What did they put on the balloons they released at the Thanksgiving parade?
Return address and cash rewards
Which state in the U.S. raises the highest number of turkeys each year?
Minnesota
What wobbly side dish often comes out of a can?
Cranberry sauce
Which NFL team has played a game on every Thanksgiving Day since 1934?
Detroit Lions
When is the Canadian and American Thanksgiving celebrated?
Canada - Second Monday of October
American - Fourth Thursday of November
Who's at the end of Detroit's thanksgiving parade?
Santa Claus
What is a mature male turkey called?
A Tom
What was served on the first Thanksgiving in 1621 instead of Turkey?
Seafood - Lobster, mussels, and fish