Food
What is the most KNOWN food in a Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
What is the tradition called when families go around the table and say what they're grateful for before their meal?
Giving Thanks/Praying/Grace
What was the name of the group of settlers who celebrated the "First Thanksgiving" in 1621, Plymouth, Massachusetts?
The Pilgrims
What sports do Americans watch on Thanksgiving day, that turned into a tradition in late 1800s?
American Football
What holiday is celebrated in the U.S on the 4th Thursday of November and is famous for turkey, football, and family gatherings?
Thanksgiving
What fruit is the key ingredient in a pie topped with whipped cream
Pumpkin
What ceremonial act has the President of the United States performed since 1924 that involving 2 turkeys and sparing them from the holiday dinner?
Presidential Turkey Pardon
Who were the Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter by teaching them how to farm, fish, and gather local foods?
The Wampanoag
Which NFL team has hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day almost every year since 1934, becoming a central part of the holiday tradition?
The Detroit Lions
What sweet, spiced dessert made from a squash is a traditional favorite at Thanksgiving dinners?
Pumpkin Pie
What classic side dish is made from bread cubes, herbs, and broth and is often baked inside the turkey?
Stuffing/Dressing
What city has hosted a famous parade featuring floats, balloons, and performances every year since 1924?
New York City
Who was the U.S president that, in 1863 during the civil war, declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the final Thursday of November?
Abraham Lincoln
Which NFL team ALONG with the Detroit Lions, regularly hosts Thanksgiving Day games, often in the later time slot?
Dallas Cowboys
What Christmas song was originally written about Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What Native American ingredient was so vital to survival that settlers nicknamed it "Indian Gold"?
Corn
What is it called when families add an extra setting for a person who cannot be present, symbolizing remembrance?
Setting a "Missing Person" or "Empty" place at the table.
What did the Wampanoag and other Native Tribes hold in autumn to give thanks for successful harvests, long before Thanksgiving became a U.S holiday?
Harvest Festivals
Which running back became the first player to rush over 200 yards in a Thanksgiving Day Game in 1966, setting an early NFL milestone?
Jim Brown
What is it called when families travel long distance to return home to be with their families for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Travel
What early New England dessert, served at colonial holiday feast, was made by boiling grated apples with honey, spices, and sometimes wine? This dish was made long before pumpkin pie became the American favorite.
Spiced Apple Pudding
What did the Wampanoag people share with the Pilgrims before the first Thanksgiving to honor the land and help ensure a successful harvest?
Food from the Harvest
Who was the Native American woman who acted as an interpreter and mediator between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag before the First Thanksgiving in 1621?
Squanto
Which NFL quarterback became the first to throw for over 400 yards in a Thanksgiving Day game in 1975?
Bob Griese
True or False: The First Thanksgiving lasted 4 days
FALSE it actually lasted 3 days