Turkeys
What is the sound a male turkey makes?
gobble-gobble
What is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
The Mayflower
Americans eat approximately 250 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving.
Potatoes
The parade is held every year in which city?
New York City
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys called?
Toms
What is the name of the rock the pilgrims landed at?
Plymouth Rock
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year.
Santa Claus
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
Which state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
wishbone
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character.
Snoopy
What does the word "cornucopia" mean?
"horn of plenty"
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?
wattle
The Mayflower held approximately how many pilgrims?
100
(102, to be exact)
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.
cranberry sauce
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.
1920s
(1924, to be exact)
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during which month?
October
Which state produces the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
What is the name of the "honest" president who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many turkeys do Americans prepare for Thanksgiving each year?
46 million
How long does the parade usually last?
3 hours
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for which profession?
plumbing