the first thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving is traditionally traced to the Pilgrims and this Indigenous nation
Who are the Wampanoag
This internal temperature, in °F, is the safe doneness for turkey
What is 165°F
This orange vegetable is most famous for being turned into pie.
What is pumpkin
This sitcom features a famous Thanksgiving scene where a character gets their head stuck in a turkey
What is Friends
A polite expression you say after receiving something
What is “thank you”
The Pilgrims landed in this modern-day U.S. state
What is Massachusetts
This liquid, made from turkey drippings and thickener, is the most common topping for mashed potatoes
What is gravy
Green bean casserole traditionally uses this crispy topping
What are fried onions
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, this character cooks toast and popcorn instead of a real meal
Who is Snoopy
This November holiday is the one we’re celebrating
What is thanksgiving
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national annual holiday in 1863
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This process of submerging a turkey in salted water helps keep it juicy while roasting
What is brining
Cranberry sauce comes in two main forms: whole berry and this jiggly canned version
What is jellied
This long-running parade, hosted by Macy’s, is broadcast every Thanksgiving morning
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
To donate something out of kindness
What is give (or give away)
Before turkey became popular, this bird—now the U.S. national symbol—was a common dish
What is goose
This cooking method involves frying a whole turkey in hot oil—fast, but risky
What is deep-frying
This pie, made with corn syrup and nuts, is especially popular in the South
What is pecan pie
The horror movie “Thanksgiving” that premiered in theaters in 2023, stars which male actor as the main villain?
What is Patrick Dempsey
A type of person who predicts events, like on the news—especially for weather
What is weather foreGIVER
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted this many days
What is three days
This presidential tradition involves saving a turkey from becoming dinner
What is the turkey pardon
This savory bread dish can be “stuffing” if cooked inside the bird or “dressing” if cooked outside of it
What is cornbread (or bread) dressing/stuffing
The movie Planes, Trains & Automobiles centers on a character trying to get home for this holiday
What is Thanksgiving
This word means showing gratitude or appreciation
What is thankful