Thanksgiving History
The first Thanksgiving was held to celebrate what event?
A successful harvest
What bird was likely served at the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey?
Duck or goose
Which department store hosts the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
Macy’s
What famous race takes place in many cities on Thanksgiving morning?
A Turkey Trot
What state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.?
Minnesota
Where was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which Thanksgiving dish was created by cookbook author Dorcas Reilly in 1955 for Campbell’s?
Green bean casserole
What NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
What is broken for good luck after the meal?
The wishbone
What is the wobbly red piece on top of a turkey’s beak called?
A snood
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What spice is traditionally used in pumpkin pie that actually comes from tree bark?
Cinnamon
In the show Friends, who gets a turkey stuck on their head?
Joey (though Monica also does briefly)
What holiday shopping event always follows Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey in the U.S.?
Around 15 pounds
A day of “public thanksgiving and prayer”
What state grows the most cranberries in the U.S.?
Wisconsin
Which pop star released a Thanksgiving-themed performance special on Apple TV in 2020?
Mariah Carey
What is the name of the female turkey?
A hen
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
Roughly 88%
Which U.S. president officially set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which U.S. region is most associated with oyster stuffing/dressing?
The East Coast (especially New England and the Mid-Atlantic)
In The Simpsons, which character accidentally ruins the family Thanksgiving by burning Lisa’s centerpiece?
Bart
What do you call a male turkey?
A tom or gobbler
What famous Thanksgiving balloon malfunctioned in the 1997 Macy’s Parade, injuring spectators?
The Cat in the Hat balloon