Thanksgiving General Knowledge
What sport is well known for being played on Thanksgiving?
Football
Which "honest" president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What dish is often served with marshmallows on top?
Sweet potato casserole
What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
What is the name of the famous parade that takes place in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the name of the rock the Pilgrims first stepped onto when they arrived to America?
Plymouth Rock
What Thanksgiving side dish is made from breadcrumbs?
Stuffing
What are male turkeys called?
Toms or Gobblers
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
The fourth Thursday of November
How many days was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
Which state grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
A group of turkeys is called what?
What is the purpose of the pop-up timer often found in turkey packaging?
To let you know when the Turkey has reached a safe internal temperature to eat
How long was the Mayflower's voyage from England to America?
66 days
What type of nut is often turned into a sweet pie on Thanksgiving?
Pecan
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?
Wattle
What does the word "cornucopia" mean?
Horn of plenty
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
a.) 1621
b.)1663
c.) 1593
a.) 1621
What is the term for the edible internal organs of a turkey, often used in stuffing?
Giblets
What U.S. Company sells the most turkeys on Thanksgiving?
Butterball