HISTORY
When was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
1621
What the first Thanksgiving feast mainly composed of? It was not turkey.
Venison, fish and vegetables.
When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
1924
It is a kitchen appliance but it is not trying to boast. In November at Thanksgiving, your delicious turkey is what it roasts. What is it?
An oven
Which classic Thanksgiving-themed film features a character named Charlie Brown?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Which President declared Thanksgiving a holiday?
Abraham Lincoln and the year was 1863.
What popular Thanksgiving dish was created by the Campbell Soup Company?
Green bean casserole in 1955.
What happens at the end of the Thanksgiving parades?
Santa Claus appears
Why didn’t the turkey eat dessert?
It was already stuffed
Which movie follows the story of a man who becomes a cross-dressing nanny and hosts a memorable Thanksgiving dinner?
Mrs. Doubtfire
What unique event does the White House host every Thanksgiving?
The Turkey Pardon
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
Why was that Macy's Thanksgiving parade halted during WWII?
There were rubber and helium shortages from 1942-44. The company deflated its rubber balloons, which weighed 650 pounds total, and donated them to the government.
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims
Which movie includes a memorable Thanksgiving scene where a food fight breaks out at the dinner table?
The Nutty Professor
What year did Congress make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
1941
Where do you put the meat thermometer in turkeys?
What grounded the parade in 1971 and 2019?
Strong winds - they were too strong for the balloons to fly.
What key has legs and can’t open doors?
A Tur-key
In the film "Sweet November", what holiday is celebrated during the final scenes, which takes place on Thanksgiving?
Christmas
What is the date of Thanksgiving in the US?
The fourth Thursday in November
How do you know if cranberries are sweet enough for harvest?
You see if they bounce
At what stage in the creation is a balloon painted?
After it is inflated. Otherwise the paint will crack.
What’s the most musical part of a turkey?
The drumstick
In the movie "Planes, Trains & Automobiles", what is the character Del Griffith's (John Candy) profession?
Shower curtain ring salesman