History of Thanksgiving
What Year was Thanksgiving First Celebrated
1621
The term for a baby turkey is?
Poult
In which country is “Erntedankfest” a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving?
Germany
Name the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloon that has been in every parade since 1927.
Felix the Cat
What side dish is made of bread, celery, onions, and seasonings?
Stuffing
Which colony celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth
Which popular Thanksgiving dish is made from mashed sweet potatoes and marshmallows?
Sweet potato casserole
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in which month?
October
Which Thanksgiving-themed TV episode features the turkey stuck on the head of a character?
Friends: “The One with All the Thanksgivings”
True or False: The wishbone tradition comes from Italian folklore.
False (it’s Roman/European tradition)
Which Native American tribe celebrated Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What type of meat is traditionally served on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In Japan, what festival celebrates harvest and labor in November
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Which singer has a famous song often played during Thanksgiving family dinners: “Home for the Holidays”?
Perry Como
What football team traditionally plays on Thanksgiving in the NFL?
Detroit Lions (and Dallas Cowboys in recent decades)
Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which bird almost became the national symbol of the U.S. instead of the bald eagle?
The Turkey
Which U.S. territory celebrates Thanksgiving the same day as the U.S. mainland?
Puerto Rico
Which animated movie features a giant talking turkey?
Free Birds
Which vegetable was one of the main foods at the first Thanksgiving?
Corn
True or False: The first Thanksgiving lasted only one day.
False (it lasted 3 days)
What is the name of the sauce often served with turkey made from its juices?
Gravy
Name one African country with a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving.
Ghana (Homowo), Nigeria (various local harvest festivals)
What popular pie is usually the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
Name a spice often used in pumpkin pie.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger