Thanksgiving History
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What is the name of a turkey’s red flesh under their beak?
Wattle
What is a PSL at Starbucks?
Pumpkin Spice Latte
How do you say "Thank You" in French?
Merci
Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Which Native American tribe joined the Pilgrims for the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
Ankara is the capital of which country?
Turkey
In Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother magically transforms a pumpkin into what?
Carriage
How do you say "Thank You" in Japanese?
Arigatō
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade concludes with the arrival of what figure?
Santa Claus
Which U.S. president officially established Thanksgiving as a permanent national holiday to be celebrated on the final Thursday of November?
Abraham Lincoln (in 1863 during the Civil War)
What is the name for a group of wild turkeys?
Rafter
What is the name of the 90s alternative rock band fronted by Billy Corgan?
The Smashing Pumpkins
How do you say "Thank You" in Portuguese?
Obrigado
“Zombie” and “Linger” are songs by which Irish band?
The Cranberries
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
How many toes does a turkey have on each foot?
Four. (Three in the front, one in the back.)
What vitamin is especially abundant in pumpkins?
Vitamin A
How do you say "Thank You" in Mandarin?
Xièxie
The mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter is known by what Greek letter?
Pi
In 1879, Canada declared Thanksgiving an official holiday. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
The second Monday in October
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually?
Minnesota (producing 32 - 40.5 million turkeys annually)
What is the scientific name for a pumpkin?
Cucurbita pepo
How do you say "Thank You" in Greek?
Efcharistó
Football is the most popular sport to watch on Thanksgiving Day. What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl?
Vince Lombardi Trophy