History
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in?
November
The most common bird eaten on this day
Turkey
What big Thanksgiving event is held in NYC?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What’s the most common leftover meal people make after Thanksgiving?
Turkey sandwhiches
A Thanksgiving celebration with friends instead of family
Friendsgiving
What Friday follows Thanksgiving and is known for big sales?
Black Friday
What bread-based dish is often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What sport is most often watched on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
What do you call the feeling after eating too much turkey?
food coma
What do many families do before eating the meal?
Say grace or share what they are thankful for
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What dessert is most commonly eaten on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
The action of gathering crops.
Harvest or Harvesting
How many turkeys are typically eaten in the U.S. each Thanksgiving?
Around 46 million
What day of the week does Thanksgiving always fall on?
Thursday
Which U.S. state was the last to recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday?
Texas
What’s the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the U.S.?
Mashed potatoes
What’s the most common Thanksgiving movie played on TV?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
What Canadian month is Thanksgiving celebrated in?
October
What dish combines marshmallows and a vegetable?
Sweet potato casserole
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the most popular Thanksgiving beverage?
Apple Cider
What’s a “turducken”?
A chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey
A horn-shaped container often filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia
About how many calories does the average American eat on Thanksgiving Day?
Around 4,ooo calories