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Thanksgiving Around The World
100

What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?

The Mayflower

100

What bird is traditionally served at Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

In what city is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

New York City

100

What animated special features Snoopy and Charlie Brown celebrating Thanksgiving?

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

100

What month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?

October

200

What Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims survive?

The Wampanoag tribe

200

What red berry is used to make a classic Thanksgiving sauce?

Cranberries

200

What sport do many Americans watch on Thanksgiving?

Football

200

What food does Charlie Brown serve instead of turkey?


Toast, popcorn, jelly beans, and pretzels

200

Which country celebrates the harvest festival called Chuseok?

South Korea

300

How many days did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

Three days

300

What part of the turkey do people break for good luck?

The wishbone

300

Which president first pardoned a turkey?

Harry S. Truman (commonly credited)

300

Which sitcom features a character getting a turkey stuck on their head?

Friends

300

What season do most cultures celebrate their harvest festivals?

Fall / Autumn

400

Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

400

What is the wobbly red part on a turkey’s beak called?

The wattle

400

What morning event involves walking or running on Thanksgiving?

A Turkey Trot

400

What show includes the “Geller Cup” Thanksgiving football episode?

Friends (Geller Cup episode)

400

What Jewish holiday involves eating meals in outdoor booths?


Sukkot

500

What year did Congress set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November?

1941

500

What sweet topping is commonly put on candied yams?

Marshmallows

500

In what year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

1924

500

What classic radio comedy is known for its “Turkey Drop” episode?

WKRP in Cincinnati (“Turkey Drop” episode)

500

Which European country celebrates Erntedankfest?

Germany