Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What bird is traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What month is Thanksgiving in?
November
Many people say something they are what for?
Thankful for
Which cartoon family has a famous Thanksgiving episode where Bart ruins dinner?
The Simpsons
Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What dessert is most famous on Thanksgiving? Black peopl
sweet potatoe pie
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
What is it called when the President saves a turkey?
Turkey Pardon
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, who cooks the meal?
Charlie Brown
Who was the leader of the Pilgrims?
William Bradford
What dish is made from bread, celery, and seasonings?
Stuffing
What parade is held every Thanksgiving morning?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What meal do families gather for on Thanksgiving?
Dinner / Feast
Snoopy serves what strange food instead of turkey?
Toast, popcorn, and jelly beans
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Sweet potatoes are often topped with what sweet treat?
Marshmallows
What NFL team always plays on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions
What sport is often watched on Thanksgiving?
Football
Which popular sitcom has a famous “Turkey on the Head” scene?
Friends
Thanksgiving was originally meant to celebrate a successful what?
Harvest
What sauce is made from a red berry?
Cranberry sauce
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What do many people start the day with to help the needy?
A charity run or volunteering
What Disney movie features a turkey named “Jake”?
Free Birds