History of Thanksgiving
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
Thursday
What is the most common main dish served at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What Thanksgiving-themed episode of Friends is known for its "floating turkey head"?
"The One with All the Thanksgivings"
What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.?
Football
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What large event kicks off the Christmas season in New York City on Thanksgiving?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What side dish is traditionally made from bread and seasoned with herbs?
Stuffing (or dressing)
What Peanuts character hosts a Thanksgiving dinner in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?
Charlie Brown
What organization runs a Thanksgiving food drive in many communities?
Local food banks or charities
Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe who helped the Pilgrims?
Massasoit
Which U.S. President started the tradition of pardoning a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
Which dessert is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What holiday movie starring Steve Martin and John Candy involves trying to get home for Thanksgiving?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to reach America?
The Mayflower
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1924
What Native American crop was a staple for the Pilgrims and is often served as a side dish today?
Corn
What popular sitcom featured a Thanksgiving food called "moist maker"?
Friends (Ross’s sandwich)
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
Which woman is credited with campaigning for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday?
Sarah Josepha Hale
What is the name of the ceremonial event where Native Americans and settlers reenact Thanksgiving in Plymouth?
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
What fruit is used to make the sauce often served alongside turkey?
Cranberries
In Gilmore Girls, how many Thanksgiving dinners do Lorelai and Rory attend in one episode?
Four
What is the nickname of the Friday following Thanksgiving, famous for shopping deals?
Black Friday