History of Thanksgiving
What state proclaims to be the "birthplace" of Thanksgiving?
Massachusetts
Name 4 of the 6 teams playing on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins
Where do we put the meat thermometer in turkeys?
Thigh
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
What is the red flap of skin that hangs from a turkey's neck called?
A wattle
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Lincoln
Which NFL team has played the MOST amount of games on Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions (82 games)
Not Dallas, who played in 54 games
Sweet Potato
What balloon character has often appeared in the Macy's Parade?
Snoopy
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
When did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
What team do the Detroit Lions most frequently play on Thanksgiving Day?
Green Bay Packers
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
Which city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
Philadelphia
What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
The gizzard, heart, liver and neck
(Any 3 accepted)
What was the meat served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison
Jacksonville Jaguars
What popular Thanksgiving dish was created by the Campbell Soup Company?
Green Bean Casserole
In what year was the first Turkey Trot held? (Within 10 years)
1896 (Accepted answers 1886-1906)
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh? (Within 3 pounds)
86 lbs (Accepted answers 83-89 lbs)
The first Thanksgiving Feast was between what 2 groups of people (be specific)?
The English colonists of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people
What player holds the NFL record for most rushing yards in a Thanksgiving game?
Bills running back OJ Simpson (273 yards)
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the United States? (Within 3 million)
46 million (43-49 million answers accepted)
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average? (Exact number required!)
11 people
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
A poult