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Kevin James stars in this 2009 film where he tries to thwart a mall robbery on Black Friday.
What is... Paul Blart: Mall Cop
This pasta & dairy side dish is controversial as to weather it is a true thanksgiving tradition
What is... Mac & Cheese
Aside from Tom the Turkey, this is the longest running character in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and is usually accompanied by his small yellow bird friend.
Who is... Snoopy
Black Friday statistically only became the busiest shopping day of the year in 2001. Before that, this day held that distinction.
What is... The Saturday before Christmas
Dry, wet, Gibson & vodka are all variations of this shaken or stirred, straight up or on the rocks cocktail.
What is... a Martini
Released on Thanksgiving 2019, this was a thrilling murder mystery, and it's stand-alone sequel "Glass Onion" was released in 2022.
What is Knives Out
Often referred to as a type of potato, they are actually tubers from a different plant family.
What are... Sweet Potatoes
She was the tallest ever Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon on record at 102 feet, and would refer to her sailor guy as "My Hero"
Who is... Olive Oyl
One theory on how Black Friday got it's name is from accounting records turning from this color, which represented losses, into black, which represents profits.
What is... Red
When raising a glass to celebrate, it is sometimes called this, and it comes from ancient Rome when a piece of charred bread was ceremoniously dropped into a glass of wine to wish for good health.
What is... Toast
John Candy & Steve Martin use many forms of transportation to make it home in time for Thanksgiving.
What is... Planes, Trains & Automobiles
This popular frozen entre was invented in 1953 after a food company accidentally ordered too much turkey.
What are... TV Dinners
In 1927, the oversized balloons that we enjoy today replaced these that originally marched down the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What are... Zoo animals
The first one of these was in 2015 to celebrate this online retailers 20th anniversary, and was originally called "Black Friday in July" but is now better knows as this.
What is... Amazon Prime Day
Stand clear, this can travel up to 55 MPH when released from this sparkling beverage
What is... Champaign Cork
Toy soldiers come to life in this classic Thanksgiving tradition movie, which was originally titled "Babes in Toyland."
What is... March of the Wooden Soldiers"
Some people think this traditional Thanksgiving (and Halloween) item is a vegetable but it's actually a fruit
What are... Pumpkins
This troublesome feline was the first character balloon ever in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parage
Who is... Felix the Cat
Black Friday originated in Philadelphia, as on this day, people flooded the city to attend this annual college football game that Saturday, and would crowd department stores the day before.
What is... The Army/Navy game
Following Sully Sullenberger's Hudson River plane landing, NYC bars began serving this cocktail in his honor. It calls for a splash of water and 2 shots of this brand of vodka, referencing what caused the need for the emergency landing.
What is... Grey Goose
"Slapsgiving," was the title of the thanksgiving themed episode in season 3 of this sitcom.
What is... How I Met Your Mother
The Campbell Soup company started printing the recipe for this on the cans of it's Cream of Mushroom soup in the 1960's to cement this side dish as a Thanksgiving staple.
What is... Green Bean Casserole
This city hosts the nation's oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is... Philadelphia
Black Friday is the busiest day for this home repair trade
What are... Plumbers
A mixture of lemonade & iced tea is an Arnold Palmer. Spike it with vodka, and it becomes a drink named after this other professional golfer.
Who is... John Daly