History
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What is the annual parade held every year in New York City called?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving is always on the ___ Thursday of November?
Fourth
What is the most popular sport to watch on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
What U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the most popular side dish served on Thanksgiving?
Stuffing/dressing
What is the most popular shopping day during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days
In this house, who is the happiest to have everyone together?
Luke!! (but Natalie/Mimi is also appropriate <3)
What state was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in?
Bonus (for double points) - What colony was it part of at the time?
Massachusetts - Plymouth Colony
What fall beverage is a common Thanksgiving drink?
Hint: can be served hot or cold
Apple cider
What is the newer tradition called where you celebrate Thanksgiving with friends?
Friendsgiving
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What turkey cooking method is the leading cause of Thanksgiving day fires?
Frying/deep-frying
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag people
What popular dish was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What part of the turkey is broken by two people for good luck on Thanksgiving?
The wishbone
What is the average number of calories consumed by each individual on Thanksgiving?
~3,000 - 4,500 calories
What is the method of preparing a turkey that involves soaking in a saltwater solution to help with flavor?
Brining
Who is the well-known Native American who translated for the Pilgrims and taught them how to plant corn and survive their first winter?
Squanto (Tisquantum)
What three foods are the only confirmed ones to have been served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Vension (deer), corn, and seafood
Each year at the White House, the U.S. President takes part in this lighthearted tradition called what?
Presidential turkey pardon
How many English women were present at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Bonus (for double points) - Name at least one of the women
Four - Eleanor Billington, Mary Brewster, Elizabeth Hopkins, Susanna Winslow
What is the amino acid found in turkey that is often blamed for making you sleepy?
Tryptophan (Trp)