Food
This golden-brown bird is the main attraction on most Thanksgiving tables?
What is turkey?
Every fourth Thursday in November, millions watch this giant balloon-filled parade march down New York City streets?
What is Macy's day parade.
This November holiday is the busiest day of the year for U.S. home cooks—and for this kitchen appliance used to reheat leftovers the next day.
What is the microwave?
Where do turkeys sleep?
What is trees
In 1621, this English group celebrated a harvest feast with the Wampanoag, an event later linked to Thanksgiving?
Who were the Pilgrims.
Often topped with marshmallows or pecans, this orange-colored side is made from a starchy root vegetable?
What are sweet potatoes?
Many families break this small bone from the cooked turkey to see who gets the “lucky” piece?
What is the wish bone.
Americans eat roughly 46 million of these birds every Thanksgiving.
What are turkeys?
These male birds are the only ones that make the classic “gobble” sound?
What are toms.
This Native American leader and interpreter helped the settlers survive by teaching them vital farming skills?
Who is Squanto.
Made from reduced turkey drippings, this savory sauce is poured over mashed potatoes and stuffing?
What is gravy.
This dish, often made from bread cubes, herbs, and vegetables, is debated for whether it belongs inside or outside the bird?
What is stuffing pr dressing.
This U.S. state produces more cranberries than any other—perfect for that jellied side dish.
What is Wisconsin?
Despite their size, wild turkeys can reach this impressive speed when flying?
What is 55 miles per hour.
In 1863, this U.S. president officially proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday during the Civil War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This tart red dish can be served jellied or whole-berry—and some people insist it must stay in the shape of the can?
What is cranberry sauce
This NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day football game every year since 1934, except during World War II.
What is the Detroit Loins
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 used live animals from this New York attraction instead of balloons.
What is the Central Park Zoo?
This colorful change in a turkey’s head and neck can signal excitement or stress?
What is blushing.
Known as the “Mother of Thanksgiving,” this magazine editor spent decades campaigning for a national day of thanks.
Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?
This dessert, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, is so iconic that some call it the “king of Thanksgiving pies."
What is pumpkin pie.
Since 1947, the U.S. president has performed this lighthearted tradition involving a turkey?
What is pardoning a turkey.
This U.S. president tried to move Thanksgiving one week earlier in 1939, causing national confusion; critics nicknamed it “Franksgiving.”
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Because their eyes sit on the sides of their heads, turkeys can see roughly this many degrees around them?
What is 270 degrees?
Before settling on Thursday, Thanksgiving was sometimes celebrated on this day of the week in early colonial times.
What is a Wednesday?