TRADITIONS
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
In the show Friends, which character got their head stuck in a turkey?
Joey
What company is famous for its pre-basted turkeys?
Butterball
Which continent does not grow pumpkins?
Antarctica
What year was Chloe Briggs born?
2014
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple
What year did Adam Sandler release "The Thanksgiving Song?"
1992
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
What is Eric's middle name?
"Johnny" (literally.)
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing (or Dressing)
Who was the first US President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Where did the first official Thanksgiving feast took place?
Plymoth Colony (Plymouth Rock, MA)
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What are the two outermost colors on the upper and lower ends of a rainbow?
Red and violet
Which popular dessert is connected with Thanksgiving and the autumn season?
Pumpkin Pie
Which US President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
What century was the first Thanksgiving held?
17th Century (1621/1600s)
What is an adult female turkey called?
Who famously sings "Boys only want love if it's torture, Don't say I didn't, say I didn't warn ya"?
Taylor Swift
According to Merriam-Webster, what year was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What sport uses the term "turkey"?
Bowling
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
What is the largest country in the world (according to land mass)?
Russia
What is a nickname for Thanksgiving?
Turkey Day
What year was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Which celebrity chef is known for cooking massive Thanksgiving feasts on TV?
Martha Stewart
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What arboreal marsupial is known for sleeping the vast majority of the day?
Koalas
What is the most popular holiday destination for Thanksgiving in the United States?
Orlando, FL
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
The potato
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Name 3 foods found in a Thanksgiving feast.
Cranberries, turkey, potatoes, etc.
Which American football team plays every Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions
To which country do people travel most on Thanksgiving?
USA
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973
Which famous New York City building turns its lights yellow, orange, and brown for Thanksgiving?
The Empire State Building
Are more female turkeys or male turkeys used in the Thanksgiving feast?
Both
Which Thanksgiving-themed movie stars John Candy and Steve Martin?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Philadelphia
About how many passengers were on the Mayflower?
About 100 (102)
What percent of Americans say they prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80%
Which type of food from the first Thanksgiving is now hardly eaten during the celebration?
Seafood
Black Friday isn’t the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What’s the other?
Native American Heritage Day