Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Symbols
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving Misc.
100

What kind of potatoes do people usually make for Thanksgiving dinner? 

Mashed potatoes or Sweet potatoes

100

What do you call the shopping day that happens the day after Thanksgiving? 

Black Friday. 

100

This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgiving. 

Pumpkin


100

When does the United States celebrate Thanksgiving? (day/month)

4th Thursday of November

100

Name the popular green vegetable often made into a casserole on Thanksgiving?

Green Beans

200

What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner? 

Pumpkin pie is the most popular dessert. 

200

What is a popular sport that people play or watch on Thanksgiving?

football

200

What was the name of the ship/boat that traveled from England to America?

Mayflower

200

Which 2 groups of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving?


Pilgrims and Native Americans

200

What is the name of the place that the Pilgrims settled?

Plymouth

300

What is the main ingredient in stuffing?

Bread

300

Where is the famous Thanksgiving Day parade located?

New York City

300

Who were the English people who came to the United States in 1620?

The Pilgrims 

300

What year was the first Thanksgiving?

A) 1681

B)1642

C)1621

D)1617

C) 1621

300

What part of the turkey is pulled by two people and the person that has the bigger piece will have good luck or their wish granted?

Wishbone

400

What do you call the "sauce" that is popular to put on turkey?

gravy

400

What are two jobs that people can volunteer for in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, specifically with the large balloons?

Balloon handlers and balloon pilots

400

Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?

Turkey 

400

Name a type of meat they ate at the first Thanksgiving?


duck, venison (deer), cod (fish)

400

What do you call the horn shaped container of fruits, flowers, or nuts often seen on dinner tables at Thanksgiving.

cornucopia

500

What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner? (used as a sauce to put on top of turkey)

Cranberries.

500

This holiday classic airs every year! Can you name at least four of the characters in this picture?


Clockwise: Linus, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Snoopy, Marcy, Franklin
500

What or who is always on the last Macy's Thanksgiving Day Float?

Santa Claus

500

Which Founding Father wanted the Turkey to be our national bird rather than the Bald Eagle?

Benjamin Franklin

500

This popular sitcom episode featured one of the protagonists, Monica, cooking dinner for all of her friends.

Can you list the rest of the friends?


From left to right: Joey, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, Rachel