Thanksgiving Trivia

History

100

What is the name of the English immigrants who came to the United States in 1620 seeking freedom from religious prosecution?

Pilgrims

200

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days

300

What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The Mayflower

400

What was the year of the first Thanksgiving?

A. 1901

B. 1621

C. 1776

500

What was the name of the Native American tribe that contributed to a successful harvest and the first Thanksgiving feast?

Wampanoag Tribe

Traditions

100

What is the day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?

Fourth Thursday of November

200

Name the terms for the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving and in the United States.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

300

What President made Thanksgiving a permanent national Holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

400

Who is always the last float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Santa Claus

500

A "Turkey Trot" is a race completed the morning of Thanksgiving that is how many miles long?

5k or 3.1 miles

Food

100

What is the most popular main dish served on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

200

Name the red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner?

Cranberries

300

What U.S state produced the most sweet potatoes?

A. North Carolina

B. South Carolina

C. Georgia

400

Green bean casserole was invented by what "Soup" company?

Campbell Soup

500

What type of food was included at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely part of a modern Thanksgiving meal?

Seafood

Fun Facts

100

How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?

5

200

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

86 pounds

300

How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?

A. 2 million

B. 46 million

C. 20 million

400

Black is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?

Plumbers

500

How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving Dinner?

A. 1200

B. 3000

C. 4500

Football

100

You can watch this NFL Football franchise on Thanksgiving Day.

Detroit Lions

200

During what years was there no football games played on Thanksgiving?

1941-1944 due to WWII

300

Name one of the NFL teams that has not won while playing on Thanksgiving.

Tampa Bay

Cincinnati

Browns

400

What QB holds the most all-time passing yards on Thanksgiving?

A. Matthew Stafford

B. Tony Romo

C. Tom Brady

500

What is the name of the award given to the MVP of the game?

Turkey Leg or Galloping Gobler