HISTORY
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth, MA
What are male turkeys called?
Toms
What pet food brand sponsors the National Dog Show?
Purina
Before balloons became the main event, what was featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Zoo Animals
Why is the day after Thanksgiving called "Black Friday"?
It's when many companies move out of the red and into the black
Which president was the first to proclaim a National Day of Giving Thanks?
George Washington
When surveyed, what side dish do most Americans say is their favorite?
Stuffing
What two teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What retailer was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day Parade, four years prior to Macy's?
Gimbel's
What is the Monday after Black Friday often called?
Cyber Monday
What did the pilgrims refer to themselves as?
Separatists
How many cranberries are used to make one can of cranberry sauce?
Over 200
In what year did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" premier?
1973
What was the first character balloon to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
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Which president made pardoning turkeys an annual tradition?
George H.W. Bush
What Thanksgiving staple was the first vegetable to be grown in space?
Potato
In the TV show Friends, what did Rachel mistakenly put in her Thanksgiving trifle?
Beef sauteed with peas and carrots
How much confetti is used in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
Over 300 pounds
What was the toy that sparked infamous riots, injuries, and even deaths on Black Friday in 1996?
Tickle Me Elmo
What was the name of the Native American tribe that saved pilgrims from starvation at the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
What were the five meats that were eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, Swan, Duck, Goose, and Lobster
What breed has won the most National Dog Shows?
Wire Fox Terrier
Roughly how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
3.5 million
What US State reports the highest average spending on Black Friday
Delaware