Thanksgiving!
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Despite its association with American tradition, this pie's origins trace back to England in the 14th century and didn’t initially include sugar. What is it?
Apple pie! the first apple pies were made in 14th century England
Early apple pie recipes from England primarily used apples, figs, pears, and raisins, with sweetness coming from the fruit itself, as sugar was considered a luxury at the time.
Take my hand
Take my________
whole life too
For I can"t help falling in love with you
For I can"t help falling in love with you
(by Elvis Presley)
In what month do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
October!
What musical duo hosted a popular variety show in the 1970s?
Sonny and Cher
This Greek letter is both the name of a Swiss luxury watch brand and an important vitamin found in oily fish.
Omega
Which balloon character has made the most appearances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Snoopy
Snoopy the dog has made the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, having flown in 44 parades since 1968.
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days! for three days, the English and native men, women, and children ate together. The meal consisted of deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat, different from today's traditional Thanksgiving feast.
Out of the sun
Under the boardwalk, We'll__________
be havin' some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be fallin' in love
(Under the boardwalk) Yeah (boardwalk)
Constructed during the Ming Dynasty, this ancient structure is the longest wall in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Great Wall of China
Name three characters from Sesame Street?
Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch
Brain Teaser: A man is looking at a photograph of someone. His friend asks who it is. The man replies, “Brothers and sisters, I have none. But that man’s father is my father’s son.” Who was in the photograph?
His son.
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday in the United States with his proclamation on October 3, 1863 Sarah Hale, the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday after writing letters for 17 years.
This Thanksgiving staple was once used by Native Americans to dye clothing.
Cranberry! Long before the first European settlers arrived, the Indians not only ate cranberries, but also used them as medicine and clothing dye.
Girl, you'll be a _____________
woman soon
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Soon, you'll need a man
(by Neil Diamond)
How many countries are there in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
What kind of farm did President Jimmy Carter famously own before he became president?
Carter’s family owned a peanut business, which he put into a trust upon assuming office in 1977.
This distinctive hat, often associated with France, is named after the French word for "capped".
Beret
Which popular Christmas Song was originally a Thanksgiving Day song?
Before becoming a Christmas holiday anthem, "Jingle Bells" was an 1857 song titled "One Horse Open Sleigh," and its composer, James Pierpont, intended it to be a Thanksgiving Day song. But it became so popular around December 25 that in 1859 the title was changed to "Jingle Bells"—and the rest is history!
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
Between 3000 and 4500 calories! This is almost double of the daily recommended caloric intake for adults, which is about 2,000 to 2,500 calories depending on individual needs.
And don't tell me what to do
Don't______________
tell me what to say
And please, when I go out with you
Don't put me on display 'cause
You don't own me
Don't try to change me in any way
(by Lesley Gore)
What Thanksgiving dish shares its name with four towns in the United States?
There are four towns in the United States named 'Turkey'. They’re located in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina!
The name "Turkey" might have been inspired by the presence of wild turkeys in the area or other local historical or natural associations, rather than the dish itself.
Which Stephen King novel, his first, was published in 1974 and later adapted into a successful film?
Carrie
What food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, uses several animal mascots to sell its cereals, such as Newton the Owl, Tony the Tiger, and a rooster named Cornelius?
The Kellogg Company (Kellogg's)
The Friday after Thanksgiving is known as “Black Friday” in retail circles but it is “Brown Friday”, or the busiest day of the year for this profession.
Plumbers. The Friday after Thanksgiving, often called "Plumber's Black Friday," tends to be busy for plumbers because of the strain on household plumbing after large holiday meals. People are often dealing with clogged drains, especially from food waste, grease, and large volumes of water used during cooking.
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
According to Campbell's 2024 State of the Sides report, stuffing is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the United States. This was based on a survey of 5,000 US adults across all 50 states.
Why do you build me up
_________________
(Build me up)
Buttercup, baby
Just to let me down? (Let me down)
And mess me around
And then, worst of all (Worst of all)
You never call, baby
When you say you will (Say you will)
But I love you still
(by The Foundations)
This incredible vegetable accounts for nearly 70% of the diet of residents of Okinawa, Japan—a region renowned for its high longevity.
Purple Sweet Potato
What ABBA song, propelled to global fame after their Eurovision victory, became their highest-charting hit?
Dancing Queen! Most members of this Swedish pop supergroup were active musicians before the ‘70s, but they skyrocketed to international fame with their 1974 Eurovision performance.
Which sea creature is known for its ability to regrow its arms?
Starfish! if it loses an arm, it can regenerate a new one as long as part of its central disk remains intact.