Food
in 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be successfully grown in space.
The potato
True or False: The Pilgrims referred themselves as "Pilgrims."
False. They called themselves the "Separatists"
What do you call a male turkey?
A tom
Which US president declared Thanksgiving a national celebration?
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water, and butter
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?
46 million
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, "No citizen of the US shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day?"
Alexander Hamilton
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
When did the Mayflower officially depart from England to America?
September 6, 1620
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
Which US president decided that Thanksgiving would be on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12%
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
How long was the Mayflower's voyage from England to America?
66 days or 2 months
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Which US president was the first to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving turkey?
Harry S. Truman
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Which US president was the first to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What is the most important thing in a Thanksgiving dinner?
The table