Thanksgiving Facts Everyone Should Know… But Might Not
The time Thanksgiving dinner is “supposed” to start… versus when it actually starts.
What is 3 PM (but actually 5–6 PM)?
The latte flavor that takes over the world every September.
What is pumpkin spice?
The activity that looks cute on Instagram but is mostly bees, mud, and carrying a heavy bag.
What is apple picking?
This cartoon icon appears in the parade more consistently than some relatives appear at dinner.
Who is Snoopy?
This everyday technology term refers to a “false alarm” on your phone — when it vibrates even though you have no notifications.
What is phantom vibration syndrome?
The question asked in every household when someone brings a dish nobody recognizes.
“Who made this?”
The pie flavor that somehow unites all generations.
What is sweet potato pie? (Accept pumpkin pie)
The hot drink that instantly makes everyone talk about “cozy vibes.”
What is hot apple cider?
This streaming platform becomes the after-dinner babysitter for adults trying to escape family debates.
What is Netflix?
This is the only number on a standard telephone keypad that does not appear on a traditional rotary dial phone.
What is 1?
The one item every family forgets and realizes the store is closed.
What is butter? (Accept rolls and milk.)
The dish that changes flavors depending on who made it — and whether they know what they’re doing.
What is mac and cheese?
The outdoor activity where everyone pretends not to be lost.
What is a corn maze?
This social media app instantly fills with food pics, family pics, and “my plate > yours” posts.
What is Instagram?
This scientific term describes why you can smell rain before it actually falls.
What is petrichor?
The city where the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924.
What is New York City?
The dish that looks different in every family, depending on culture, auntie, and region.
What is stuffing/dressing?
The seasonal movie-marathon that gives everyone convenient naps.
What is watching holiday movies?
This celebrity chef is known for making Thanksgiving food look way easier than it is.
Who is Ina Garten? (Acceptable: Gordon Ramsay)
This object appears in more households worldwide than toothbrushes.
What are mobile phones?
The U.S. president who made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This classic side is either a hit or a complete mystery depending on who brings it.
What is potato salad?
The tradition of going outside to “help,” which is really code for avoiding dishes.
What is taking out the trash / checking on the grill?
This famous sitcom has Thanksgiving episodes that basically count as tradition now.
What is Friends? (Accept: The Office or Modern Family.)
This common fruit is actually a berry, but the one we call a berry isn’t technically a berry at all. (Looking for 2 answers)
What is a banana (true berry)… and a strawberry (not technically a berry)?