Turkeys
History
The Big Meal
Macy's Parade
Miscellaneous
100

This is the sound a male turkey makes.

gobble gobble

100

This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

the Mayflower

100

What are the three most-disliked Thanksgiving foods?

According to a 2021 survey by The Vacationer, cranberry sauce tops the list followed by turkey and green bean casserole.

100

The parade is held every year in this city.

New York City

100

What food was not served at the first Thanksgiving?

A. Mashed potatoes

B. Pumpkin

C. Seafood

A. Mashed potatoes

200

Female turkeys are called hens. This is what male turkeys are called.

toms

200

The pilgrims landed at this rock.

Plymouth Rock

200

What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?

pumpkin and apple

200

On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?

About 3.5 million

200

These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.

the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

300

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

86 pounds

300

This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.

Wampanoag

300

Many Southern Americans serve this side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.

macaroni & cheese

300

A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).

Snoopy

300

This president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Abraham Lincoln

400

This is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.

wattle

400

The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.

3

400

Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.

cranberry sauce

400

If you tune into this year's parade, you will see balloon characters from this book series, one of the most popular in our library.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

400

Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?

Plumbers

500

This nearby State produces the most turkeys each year.

Minnesota

500

What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?

Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!

500

How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?

About 46 million

500

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.

the 1920s (1924 to be exact)

500

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

October