Foods
Pumpkin Pie
True or False? The Pilgrims landed in New York.
False! They landed in Plymouth, MA
Which U.S. state consumes the most turkey every year?
California
What animated family often has Thanksgiving episodes featuring Homer and his family?
The Simpsons
True or False? The first pumpkin pie was made in America.
False. It was first made in England
What is the red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
True or False? Pumpkins are vegetables.
False! Pumpkins have seeds, so they are classified as fruits.
Which state consumes the least turkey per capita?
Alaska
In the show Friends, which character got their head stuck in a turkey?
Joey
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game? (Which year?)
1934
What is the second most consumed meat on thanksgiving after turkey?
Ham
True or False? Native Americans used cranberries for both cooking and medicine.
True! Native Americans used cranberries for cooking, but they also used them to treat arrow punctures and other wounds.
What is the most popular holiday destination for Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Orlando, Florida
Which pop star famously performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2021?
Carrie Underwood
How many turkeys are consumed yearly on thanksgiving?
46 Million
4500 calories
True or False? Eating turkey makes you sleepy.
True! Turkeys contain an amino acid, tryptophan, which is a natural sedative.
Which U.S. state had the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Which Thanksgiving-themed movie stars John Candy and Steve Martin?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
According to the Guinness World Records, how much does the heaviest pumpkin weigh?
2,624.6 pounds (1,190.49kg)
Green Bean Casserole was invented by what soup company?
Campbell Soup
True or False? In 2007, two turkeys earned a trip to Disney World on Thanksgiving Day.
True! President George W. Bush pardoned two turkeys, named May and Flower, who were flown to Orlando to serve as honorary grand marshals for the Disney World Thanksgiving Parade.
Which U.S. state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
Which celebrity chef is known for cooking massive Thanksgiving feasts on TV?
Martha Stewart
True or False? Turkeys can fly.
True! Wild turkeys can fly up to 55 miles per hour in short bursts.