Football v. Soccer
Futbol is known as soccer in 11 countries - how many countries call it an entirely different etymology - according to Business Insider?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 19
A. 6
What is the most favored Thanksgiving side dish on average across the US according to Journal & Courier?
A. Stuffing
B. Macaroni & Cheese
C. Mashed Potatoes
C. Mashed Potatoes
AAA projects that 54.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more away from home on Thanksgiving - True or False?
A. True
B. False
A. True
According to Merriam-Webster, what year was the term "Friendsgiving" first circulated?
A. 2001
B. 2004
C. 2007
C. 2007
What is the name of the ship that brings the pilgrims to the New World in Disney’s “Pocahontas”?
A. The Santa Maria
B. The Going Mary
C. The Susan Constant
C. The Susan Constant
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
A. Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions
B. Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens
C. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
C. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
According to a poll conducted by The Today Show, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
A. Ambrosia Salad
B. Green Bean Casserole
C. Candied Yams
B. Green Bean Casserole
According to The Register, how many cities in the US have the name 'turkey' in them?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
A. 4
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How many giant balloons are featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A. 15
B. 25
C. 35
B. 25
What popular song's real title is "The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day"?
A. "Over the River and Through the Woods"
B. "Mary had a Little Lamb"
C. "Hot Cross Buns"
A. "Over the River and Through the Woods"
Argentina won last year's World Cup game in Qatar - who did they play against?
A. England
B. France
C. Chile
B. France
According to Parade, about 80% of Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner - True or False?
A. True
B. False
A. True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
According to The Discoverer, on average how much do travelers pay for roundtrip flight tickets on Thanksgiving weekend?
A. $478
B. $523
C. $689
A. $478
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Teddy Roosevelt
C. George Washington
A. Abraham Lincoln
What does Charlie Brown serve for dinner in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?
A. Ham & Licorice
B. Toast & Popcorn
C. Bread & Water
B. Toast & Popcorn
The NFL was established in 1920 - what two teams played the first game?
A. Dayton Triangles v. Columbus Panhandles
B. San Francisco 49'rs v. Cleveland Tigers
C. Columbus Panhandles v. San Francisco 49'rs
A. Dayton Triangles v. Columbus Panhandles
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
In 2022, the average Thanksgiving dinner cost $64.05 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation - according to USA Today how much on average was the cost per person in 1952?
A. $4.25
B. $6.52
C. $9.19
B. $6.52
According to Nerd Wallet, on average in the last four years what day is the most crowded to fly on?
A. The Wednesday Before Thanksgiving
B. The Friday before Thanksgiving
C. The Sunday after Thanksgiving
C. The Sunday after Thanksgiving
According to Parade, about how many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
A. 2,000
B. 4,000
C. 8,000
C. 8,000
Which actor voiced the character of Woody in the “Toy Story” series, and also appeared in the film “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”?
A. Tim Allen
B. Tom Hanks
C. Wallace Shawn
B. Tom Hanks
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2023 - who did they play against?
A. Philadelphia Eagles
B. Baltimore Ravens
C. Los Angeles Rams
A. Philadelphia Eagles
According to Parade, Americans prefer pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving - True or False?
A. True
B. False
B. False - they prefer apple pie
United Airlines expects to have more than how many people flying the airline during the holiday travel period?
A. 4.7 million
B. 5.9 million
C. 6.2 million
B. 5.9 million
When and where was the first Turkey Trot held?
A. Philadelphia, PA in 1869
B. Buffalo, NY in 1896
C. Boston, MA in 1908
B. Buffalo, NY in 1896
Which traditional Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
A. Jingle Bells
B. Oh Silent Night
C. Drummer Boy
A. Jingle Bells