History
What year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
What is the traditional main dish served at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the most popular pie served during Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
This department store hosts a famous Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, featuring giant balloons.
Macy's
Each year, the President of the United States pardons this animal as part of a Thanksgiving tradition.
Turkey
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag tribe
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, how many people does the average Thanksgiving turkey feed?
10 People
What ingredient is typically used to make stuffing?
Bread
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in this year.
1924
This U.S. President began the tradition of pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey in 1989.
George W. Bush
What was the main reason the Pilgrims came to America?
to seek religious freedom, as they were fleeing religious persecution in England where they were not allowed to practice their specific form of Protestant Christianity without interference from the Church of England
What is the typical date of Thanksgiving in the United States?
4th Thursday of November.
This warm, spiced apple drink is often served during Thanksgiving festivities.
Apple Cider
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been broadcast nationally on this television network since 1952.
NBC
The Friday after Thanksgiving has become a shopping tradition, known by this name.
Black Friday
During which war did the Thanksgiving holiday evolve into a national holiday in the United States?
During the Civil War, Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated on Thursday, November 26
Name the two most common side dishes served during Thanksgiving dinner.
Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes
Name the most common way to prepare turkey for Thanksgiving.
Roasted
This iconic beagle has been a recurring balloon in the parade since 1968, often flying as a World War I flying ace.
Snoopy
This annual event sees millions of Americans run or walk in charity races often called by this name.
Turkey Trot
Who was the President that declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, and in what year?
Abraham Lincoln 1863
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to recent surveys?
87%
This tart red berry is transformed into a sauce or jelly served alongside turkey.
Cranberries
This holiday figure traditionally closes the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Santa Claus
At Thanksgiving dinners, it’s common for families to take turns doing this before eating.
Give thanks.