This orange vegetable becomes everyone's favorite flavor the minute September hits.
Pumpkin

The side dish that sparks the most heated “that’s not how we make it” debates.
Stuffing/Dressing

This board game asks you to guess a suspect, a weapon, and a room.
Clue

Many families watch this famous parade on Thanksgiving morning.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Apple orchards love this warm spice blend used in cider and donuts.
Fall spices (cinnamon & nutmeg)

The President “pardons” this animal every year.
Turkey

The only mammal that can fly.
Bat

This large bird is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving meals.
Turkey
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This nut, often candied, shows up in pies that convince people they’re fancier than they really are.
Pecan

This wiggly canned creation holds its shape suspiciously well—even after slicing.
Cranberry Sauce

This fictional bear loves honey and is often seen wearing a red shirt.
Winnie the Pooh

The day after Thanksgiving known for shopping deals.
Black Friday

This root vegetable becomes “roasted medley royalty” once the leaves start falling.
Butternut Squash
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This dish mixes marshmallows, potatoes, and the universal question “Is this dessert?”
Sweet Potato Casserole
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This bird is known for mimicking car alarms, ringtones, and power tools.
Lyrebird

This President made Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln

This New England dessert is basically a pumpkin pie without the crust, but don’t tell a New Englander that.
Indian Pudding

This Minnesota-born “salad” contains Cool Whip, fruit, and zero lettuce.
Ambrosia Salad

This U.S. state has the fewest people but an impressive number of moose.
Wyoming

The first Thanksgiving is traditionally said to have taken place in this state.
Massachusetts