Thanksgiving History
He was the U.S. president who officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This famous parade first went viral online in the early 2000s because of giant character balloon fails.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The Friday after Thanksgiving is known as what?
What is Black Friday
This is the red dangly part hanging from a turkey’s neck.
What is a wattle
This holiday honors the first U.S. president.
What is Presidents Day
What is the term for a casual Thanksgiving celebration with friends, a tradition that became popular around 2007?
What is Friendsgiving
This animated cartoon is famous for its Thanksgiving specials, including a memorable episode where the piano is played.
What is Peanuts/Charlie Brown
The president of the United States traditionally does this to a turkey every year.
What is pardoning a turkey
This bread-based side dish is often served inside or alongside the turkey.
What is stuffing/dressing
This holiday is now also referred to as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Columbus Day
This Pilgrim settlement hosted the first Thanksgiving.
What is Plymouth
This NFL team has played on Thanksgiving every year since 1934.
This state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.
What is Minnesota
Which Asian country celebrates a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving called Pongal?
This U.S. holiday celebrates the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Which Countries recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday? (Get at least 3)
Canada, Grenada, Liberia, Saint Lucia & The USA
Who closes out the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade every year?
Who is Santa Claus
Which US State consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
What is California
How many turkeys are eaten on thanksgiving?
Around 46 million
This holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
What is 1621
This NFL team has played more Thanksgiving games than any other besides the Lions.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys
Which US State first adopted Thanksgiving and an annual holiday?
What is New York
Turkeys can turn this color when they are sad or angry.
What is Blue or Red
Although widely celebrated today, this American holiday wasn't recognized as an official federal holiday until 1941 - 320 years after the event it commemorates took place.
What is Thanksgiving