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Which U.S. president didn't “believe” in Thanksgiving because he thought the holiday was too religious?

Thomas Jefferson

100

When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?

The second Monday in October.

100

Do male or female turkeys gobble?

Males

100

What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?

 Brining

100

What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?

1973

200

Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey? And when?

In 1989, Bush "presented a Presidential pardon" to a “fine tom turkey” — and it's been an annual tradition ever since.

200

When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?

November 1621

200

What is an adult female turkey called?

A hen

200

What crunchy ingredients usually tops green bean casserole?

French fried onions

200

Which Peanuts character wears the chef hat in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?

snoopy

300

Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as “a bird of courage”?

Benjamin Franklin

300

According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

2007

300

What is an adult male turkey called?

A tom

300

What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?

Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening


300

What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?

Adam Sandler

400

Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?

Alexander Hamilton

400

When was Thanksgiving declared a national celebration? By Who?

1789 (President George Washington designated November 26 as a Day of National Thanksgiving)

400

What do you call a baby domestic turkey?

A poult

400

According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Green bean casserole

400

What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?

“Frozen 2”

500

On Thanksgiving Day 1989, what weather event disrupted the Macy’s parade?

On Nov. 23, four inches of snow fell on the Big Apple, marking the first Thanksgiving Day storm in more than 50 years. 

500

When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?

September 6, 1620

500

What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?

The gizzard, heart, liver and neck

500

What family does the pumpkin belong to?

Cucurbitaceae

500

What 2005 movie about a dysfunctional family Thanksgiving stars Sarah Jessica Parker?

“The Family Stone”