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When is the official day of Thanksgiving?
November 27th
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
What food is mostly associated for Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Which country celebrates an autumn harvest festival called "Erntedankfest"?
Germany
Who was the one who made the idea of Thanksgiving?
Sarah Josepha Hale
What are the four colors typically associated with Thanksgiving?
Red, orange, yellow, and brown
Where did the Pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which two pantry items are mostly commonly used to help thicken gravy?
Flour and Cornstarch
When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?
September 6, 1620
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as "a bird of courage"?
Benjamin Franklin
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?
A capotain
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water, and butter
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
66 days
Which U.S. President was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What Native American served as an interpreter between the pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
What Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
On what day does Japan celebrate Thanksgiving instead of the 27th?
November 23rd as Labor Thanksgiving Day
In 1863, what U.S. president decided that Thanksgiving would be observed on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?
Two years
What year was Thanksgiving declared a national celebration?
1789
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
Approximately 3,000
Which country celebrates "Umuganura Day" in August?
Rwanda
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?
Alexander Hamilton