Thanksgiving History
This U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This spice gives pumpkin pie its signature flavor, but is often mistaken as "pumpkin spice".
What is nutmeg?
The phrase "pardoning the turkey" became official in 1989 under this U.S. President.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
What is North America?
This planet is known as the "Morning and Evening Star".
What is Venus?
This state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday before it became a federal holiday.
What is New York?
This nut is traditionally used in a Southern pie popular at Thanksgiving.
What are toast, popcorn, jelly beans, and pretzels?
Wild turkeys can run at speeds of up to how many miles per hour?
What is 20mph?
This metal is notated as "Pb" on the period table.
What is lead?
What is 3 days?
This was the main source of protein at the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey.
What is venison?
This classic Thanksgiving film stars Steve Martin and John Candy.
What is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
The Guinness World Record for the heaviest turkey ever recorded was approximately how many pounds? (+/- 10 pounds)
What is 86 pounds?
Where does Carson currently work?
What is Blanco?
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade debuted in what year?
What is 1924? (100th anniversary!)
Green been casserole, a staple at Thanksgiving dinners, was invented in 1955 by a test kitchen for this company.
What is Campbell's Soup Company?
This NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934.
Who are the Detroit Lions?
Which state consumes the most turkeys per capita on Thanksgiving Day?
What is California?
This Greek philosopher was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock.
Who is Socrates?
This Native American tribe was the main guest at the first Thanksgiving.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This type of squash was served at the first Thanksgiving but is now more commonly baked or pureed in soups.
What is butternut squash?
In the sitcom Cheers, what unusual Thanksgiving dinner do the characters end up having?
What is takeout Chinese food?
In which state do turkeys outnumber people?
What is Indiana?
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
What is Vatican City?