The First Thanksgiving
The First Thanksgiving is commonly said to have happened in this century.
What is the 17th century?
This bird is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving meals.
What is turkey?
The flap of skin that hangs over a turkey’s beak.
What is a snood?
This U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This show features the famous “pivot!” and turkey-on-the-head moments.
What is Friends?
The Pilgrims sailed to North America on this ship.
What is the Mayflower?
Mashed potatoes are often topped with this savory sauce.
What is gravy?
Benjamin Franklin wanted this animal—not the eagle—to be America’s national bird.
What is the turkey?
Thanksgiving is celebrated on this day of the week.
What is Thursday?
Charlie Brown hosts a chaotic holiday meal in this 1973 special.
What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
This Wampanoag leader formed an alliance with the Pilgrims.
Who is Massasoit?
A popular casserole made with green beans, soup, and fried onions.
What is green bean casserole?
The wishbone is broken by two people to bring this.
What is good luck?
This parade, known for giant balloons, takes place in New York City.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
In Addams Family Values, Wednesday participates in a play about this holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
The celebration lasted this many days.
What is three?
This dessert made from orange squash is a Thanksgiving staple.
What is pumpkin pie?
The process of injecting spices and liquids into a turkey for flavor.
What is marinating or brining?
The day after Thanksgiving known for big sales.
What is Black Friday?
This sitcom family famously eats “moist-maker” sandwiches from leftovers.
What is Friends?
This Native American helped teach the Pilgrims farming skills.
Who is Squanto?
Cranberry sauce is traditionally made from this type of fruit.
What are cranberries?
Wild turkeys can surprisingly do this at speeds up to 55 mph.
What is fly?
The National Turkey is given this tradition by the U.S. president.
What is a presidential pardon?
This classic 1947 film opens at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?