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100

This president famously pardoned Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal.


Who is Gerald Ford?

100

This classic bird is so delicious and is eaten on Thanksgiving Day. 

What is a turkey?

100

Nutritionists recommend filling half your plate with these colorful foods before piling on turkey and stuffing.

What are vegetables?

100

This Wednesday, before Thanksgiving, is often called the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S.

What is Thanksgiving Eve?

100

This 1973 Peanuts special features Charlie Brown serving toast, popcorn, and jelly beans for Thanksgiving.

What is A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving? 

(If you get this, you are a winner)

200

A pardon differs from this executive action, which only reduces a sentence without erasing guilt.


What is commutation?

200

This orange vegetable, often baked into a pie, is a staple dessert at many Thanksgiving tables.

What is pumpkin?

200

To avoid post‑meal fatigue, experts suggest taking this short activity after Thanksgiving dinner.

What is a walk? 

200

Travelers flying into New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade usually land at this airport closest to Manhattan.

What is LaGuardia Airport?

200

Steve Martin and John Candy star in this 1987 film about a chaotic journey home for Thanksgiving.

What is Panes, Trains, and Automobiles? 

300

 In French, this word meaning “excuse me” is the same as the English word for an official forgiveness


What is pardon?

300

Cranberry sauce is a classic side dish, but Native Americans originally used cranberries for this purpose.

 What is dye/medicine?

300

This nutrient‑rich side dish made from orange root vegetables supports eye health and immunity.

What are sweet potatoes?

300

This mode of transportation sees a surge in passengers during Thanksgiving, with Amtrak adding extra routes.

What is the train?

300

In Friends, this character famously gets a turkey stuck on their head during a Thanksgiving episode. (you know this) 

Who is Joey?

400

Every year around Thanksgiving, the U.S. president ceremonially grants this to a turkey, sparing it from becoming dinner.

What is a presidential pardon?

400

This bread‑based dish, sometimes called “dressing,” is traditionally cooked inside the turkey.

What is stuffing

400

Practicing this mindful habit during Thanksgiving dinner can help prevent overeating and improve digestion.

What is eating slowly?

400

To avoid long TSA lines, experts suggest arriving at the airport this many hours before a domestic flight. 

What are two hours?

400

This 1995 film, directed by Jodie Foster, follows a dysfunctional family gathering for Thanksgiving dinner.


What is Home for the Holidays? 

500

The first official presidential turkey pardon was granted in 1989 by this U.S. president.


Who is George H. W. Bush?

500

Sweet potatoes topped with this fluffy confection are a uniquely American Thanksgiving tradition.

What are marshmallows?

500

Instead of sugary desserts, swapping in this seasonal fruit, baked or poached, offers fiber and natural sweetness. 

What are apples?

500

This southern U.S. city, known for its French Quarter, is a popular Thanksgiving destination for food and jazz.

What is New Orleans?

500


In Addams Family Values, Wednesday stages a rebellious Thanksgiving play at summer camp. 

What is Addams Family Values? (no way)