Thanksgiving Food
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
A. squash
B. corn
C. potato
C. Potato
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
A. the fourth Thursday of Nov
B. the third Thursday of Nov
C. ANY DAY YOU WANT
A. The fourth Thursday
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
A. Colorado
B. Minnesota
C. Kentucky
B. Minnesota
Which ancient civilization is credited with originating the tradition of pulling apart a bird's wishbone for good luck?
Romans
Green Bean casserole was invented by what "Soup" company.
A. Kraft
B. Swanson
C. Campbell
C. Campbell
A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey Trot
Which US state is the largest pumpkin grower?
A. California
B. Illinois
C. Virginia
B. Illinois
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
A. 25
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. Harry Truman
C. George Bush
A. Abraham Lincoln
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
This many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
A. 46 million
B. 5 million
C. 2 billion
A. 46 million
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. a week
B. 9 days
C. 3 days
C. 3 days
According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh?
A. 1,444 lbs
B. 4,366 lbs
C. 3,699 lbs
C. 3,699
Which popular modern Thanksgiving staple was almost certainly NOT served at the original 1621 feast because the colonists lacked ovens and sugar?
What is Pumpkin Pie?
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
A. Cranberries
B. Apples
C. Raspberries
A. Cranberries
This day follows Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping.
Black Friday
Which meat wasn't served at the first Thanksgiving?
- Deer (venison)
- Goose
- Turkey
- Duck
TURKEY
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
A. 11
B. 7
C. 4
A. 11
In what year did the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first take place in New York City?
What is 1924?
The average person consumes this many calories, on average, at Thanksgiving dinner.
A. 8000 calories
B. 4500 calories
C. 2000 calories
B. 4500 calories
his meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
Second Monday in October
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
In what year did the famous three-day harvest feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe take place at Plymouth?
What is 1621 ?