Food
Topped with marshmallows, these starchy root vegetables are a common Thanksgiving side dish
Sweet potatoes
What was the name of the ship that carried the pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
Male turkeys are often referred to as this
Toms
This U.S. city hosts the Macy's Day Parade
New York City
This day typically starts the Christmas shopping season
Black Friday
This horn-shaped container, often called "the horn of plenty", symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and good harvest
Cornucopia
The year the first Thanksgiving celebration took place
1621
The feathers on a male turkey's breast
Beard or tassel
The Dallas Cowboys and this Michigan team have competed on Thanksgiving since 1966
Detroit Lions
Which part of the turkey, saved from a 2400-year-old tradition, is snapped for good luck?
Wishbone
This dish is made by combining bread cubes, spices, and broth
Stuffing
This utensil was not believed to be present at the first Thanksgiving
Fork
(image) This loose, red skin attached to the underside of a turkey's beak is called what?
Wattle
This company created a hotline designated to answer any Thanksgiving cooking questions
Butterball, Turkey Talk Line
Local foot races held on the morning of Thanksgiving
Turkey Trots
This leafy salad green is a member of the sunflower family
Lettuce
This U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday in the year 1863
Abraham Lincoln
Because of their lack of teeth, turkeys have this organ that helps grind their food, often with the help of small stones they swallow
Gizzard
This popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving
Jingle Bells
Also known as stovetop potpourri, these pots filled with water, spices, and citrus are simmered to fill a space with a pleasant aroma
Simmer Pot
This Thanksgiving staple was invented in the 1950s by a Campbell's Soup employee named Dorcas Reilly
Green Bean Casserole
This Native American is credited for teaching the pilgrims how to grow corn
Squanto
Wild turkeys can be found in every U.S. state except
Alaska
This cartoon cat was the first character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Felix the Cat
This tradition involves raising a glass and giving a brief speech
Toast