History
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on this day each year
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Benjamin Franklin famously suggested this bird, rather than the bald eagle, should be the national bird of the United States.
What is the turkey?
In this 1993 comedy featuring a memorable Thanksgiving dinner scene, Robin Williams plays a divorced father who dresses as an elderly British nanny to spend more time with his children.
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This country is home to Halloween, a holiday celebrated with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations
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This traditional dish is often the centrepiece of a Thanksgiving meal, typically roasted and served with stuffing and gravy.
What is turkey?
In 1879, this Prime Minister declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in Canada.
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald?
Turkeys make this distinctive sound, which can be heard up to a mile away in the wild.
What is a gobble?
In this classic 1987 film, Steve Martin and John Candy struggle to get home for Thanksgiving, facing comedic travel disasters.
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This country is home to Oktoberfest, a famous celebration featuring beer, food, and Bavarian culture
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This creamy side dish is often served with butter, gravy, or cheese.
What is mashed potatoes?
This Canadian province was one of the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in 1879, even before it became a national holiday.
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This colourful part of a turkey's body is displayed by males during courtship to attract mates.
What is a tail-fan?
This 2008 animated movie features a rebellious turkey named Reggie who is pardoned by the President and tries to change Thanksgiving history.
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This country is home to Diwali, the festival of lights, a major holiday celebrated by millions in this country, marking the triumph of light over darkness.
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Often associated with the early settlers, this dish is made from cornmeal as a side.
What is cornbread?
The first official Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated in this year, following the end of the Second World War.
What is 1957?
The skin that hangs from a turkey's neck, known for changing colour when the bird is excited or agitated, is called this.
What is a wattle?
In this 1998 romantic comedy, two characters unknowingly fall in love over email, with a charming Thanksgiving grocery store scene.
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Día de la Raza, celebrated on October 12, honors the cultural heritage and diversity of indigenous peoples in this country.
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Made with orange zest, berries, and sugar, this sweet and tart sauce is a popular condiment served with turkey.
What is cranberry sauce?
This explorer hosted the first known Thanksgiving in Canada in 1578, celebrating a safe return from his journey.
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Wild turkeys are capable of flying at speeds up to this many kilometers per hour, despite their large size.
What is 88 kilometers per hour?
In this 1992 drama, Al Pacino plays a blind, retired Army officer who bonds with a young student over Thanksgiving weekend in New York.
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This country is home to Chuseok, a harvest festival celebrated with family gatherings, food, and ancestor rituals.
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This dish was the centrepiece of the first ever recorded Thanksgiving meal in 1623.
What is venison?