Hello, my fine feathered friends! Are you ready to gobble up some tasty Thanksgiving trivia? Don’t worry, this quiz is totally stuffed with questions that are more delicious than cranberry sauce and as satisfying as a big ol’ slice of pumpkin pie. So, put on your thinking caps and maybe even your stretchy pants – because we’re about to feast on some facts! Trust us, by the time you’re done, you’ll be able to talk turkey with the best of them! Now, let’s quit squawking and start quizzing! Are you bready?
1. Who is considered the ‘Mother of Thanksgiving’?
2. What president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?
3. In what year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
4. In what state was the first Thanksgiving held?
5. Which president was the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?
6. What is the heaviest turkey ever recorded?
7. What sport has the longest history of being played on Thanksgiving?
8. What is the most expensive ingredient in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
9. Approximately how many turkeys are consumed in the US on Thanksgiving Day?
10. How long, in miles, was the longest recorded flight by a turkey?
11. Which retail store was the first to host a Black Friday sale?
12. What’s the weight of the biggest pumpkin pie ever baked for Thanksgiving?
13. What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
14. What is the most common non-alcoholic beverage consumed during Thanksgiving dinner?
15. What was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade?
16. Which country has the highest per capita consumption of turkey?
17. What is the most popular pie served at Thanksgiving?
18. What city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade?
19. What was the original date of the first Thanksgiving feast?
20. What is the name of the famous rock historically identified where the Pilgrims first set foot in the New World?
21. What is the fastest time a turkey has been carved?
22. How much was the most expensive turkey sold for?
23. What unique color were the original Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons?
24. What’s the estimated number of green bean casseroles made on Thanksgiving?
25. What was the name of the Wampanoag leader who attended the first Thanksgiving?
26. What was the original name for the timespan between Thanksgiving and Christmas?
27. Which President tried to move Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in November?
28. Which state produces the most turkeys annually?
29. What was the first football game broadcasted live on Thanksgiving Day?
30. What is the oldest Thanksgiving Day football rivalry?
31. What Native American tribe did the Pilgrims invite to the first Thanksgiving?
32. What type of seafood was likely served at the first Thanksgiving?
33. Which state is the top producer of cranberries in the U.S.?
34. How many pilgrims survived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving in 1621?
35. What was the original vehicle used for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
36. What is the highest-grossing movie that has a Thanksgiving theme?
37. Which state consumes the most turkey per capita on Thanksgiving?
38. Who wrote the song ‘Alice’s Restaurant’, a Thanksgiving radio staple?
39. What Thanksgiving-themed episode holds the record for the highest-rated TV episode of all time?
40. Which animal made a surprise appearance in the 1993 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
41. Who was the youngest signer of the Mayflower Compact?
42. What traditional dish did the first Thanksgiving most likely not have?
43. What is the record for the most people attending a Thanksgiving dinner?
44. What balloon was the first to lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
45. Who was the first woman to sail on the Mayflower and set foot on Plymouth Rock?
46. What’s the most viewed TV program on Thanksgiving Day?
47. What is the average number of calories a person consumes at Thanksgiving dinner?
48. How long does it take to cook the largest pumpkin pie ever made?
49. How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
50. Which President was the first to officially use the term ‘Thanksgiving Day’?
51. Who was the captain of the Mayflower during its voyage to the New World?
52. How long was the voyage of the Mayflower from England to the New World?
53. What was the original destination of the Mayflower?
54. What is the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims during their first winter?
55. In what year did the tradition of football games on Thanksgiving start?
56. Who is credited with making green bean casserole a popular dish at Thanksgiving?
57. What percent of cranberries consumed annually in the U.S. are eaten on Thanksgiving?
58. How many people attended the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
59. How many feathers does a mature turkey have?
60. How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner cost?
61. What Thanksgiving tradition was inspired by an Old World practice where wealthy people gave boxes filled with food and gifts to their servants the day after Christmas?
62. What tradition involves people sharing a meal with others, especially those who might otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving?
63. What is the average number of people attending a Thanksgiving dinner?
64. Which President moved Thanksgiving to the second-to-last Thursday in November to extend the Christmas shopping season?
65. What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a superstitious tradition?
66. Which activity traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season?
67. How long does it take to grow a pumpkin?
68. What is the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys?
69. What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start using helium balloons?
70. What popular tradition was added to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1927?
71. How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
72. What is the most popular destination in the U.S. for Thanksgiving travel?
73. How many towns in the U.S. are named ‘Turkey’?
74. Who is the largest retailer in the world that offers Black Friday sales?
75. In what year was the first Turkey Trot race held?
76. What unusual weather event happened during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1957?
77. What is the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S.?
78. What is the record for the largest number of turkeys eaten in one sitting?
79. What are the two oldest high school football teams that have played on Thanksgiving Day?
80. Which U.S. President refused to issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation?
81. Which food company receives the most calls on Thanksgiving Day?
82. In what year did Swanson invent the frozen ‘TV dinner’?
83. How many people does the Salvation Army typically feed on Thanksgiving Day?
84. What percentage of cranberry consumption in the U.S. comes from canned cranberry sauce?
85. How many gallons of water does it take to grow one pound of cranberries?
86. Which state is the second-largest producer of turkeys?
87. What is the average life span of a domestic turkey?
88. How many calories does the average slice of pumpkin pie have?
89. What is the oldest Thanksgiving parade currently called?
90. How many calories does the average person burn during a 30-minute game of touch football?
91. What Native American language was the first Thanksgiving invitation likely to have been spoken in?
92. How much did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade cost?
93. How long does it take a turkey to mature?
94. Which first lady introduced the tradition of pardoning a turkey?
95. What is the average distance American travelers journey for Thanksgiving?
96. What is the heaviest turkey on record?
97. When was the first National Day of Mourning observed by Native Americans instead of Thanksgiving?
98. How much time does the average American cook spend preparing Thanksgiving dinner?
99. How many slices of pumpkin pie does the average American eat each year?
100. How many American homes watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television?
101. How much does the average American spend on Thanksgiving dinner?
102. What unique dish was likely present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely served today?
103. How many pilgrim women survived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
104. What popular Christmas song was originally intended to be a Thanksgiving song?
105. How many pounds of potatoes are consumed on Thanksgiving all over the nation?
106. What is the traditional NFL matchup that takes place on Thanksgiving Day?
107. How many feathers does a wild turkey have at maturity?
108. What is the average weight of a green bean casserole served on Thanksgiving?
109. How many turkeys does the U.S. produce each year?
110. What is the most popular stuffed animal sold on Black Friday?
111. What is the average weight of sweet potatoes eaten per American per year?
112. What is the record time for the fastest turkey carving?
113. What drink was brought over on the Mayflower that was useful during the first Thanksgiving?
114. How many pounds of turkey were served at the largest Thanksgiving dinner?
115. What state grows the most pumpkins in the U.S.?
116. Which President ate possum for Thanksgiving instead of turkey?
117. What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims were originally supposed to sail on?
118. Who was the oldest person to sign the Mayflower Compact?
119. How many turkeys are pardoned by the President of the U.S. every year?
120. How many feathers does a turkey have at birth?
121. How many pounds of turkey is consumed in the U.S. each Thanksgiving?
Well done, trivia pilgrims! You’ve successfully gobbled up our Thanksgiving trivia. We hope it left you feeling as satisfied as a second helping of Grandma’s apple pie. But don’t unbuckle your trivia belts just yet – we’ve got plenty more for you to feast on. Be sure to check out Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes – they’re as much fun as a game of backyard football. Thanks for playing!
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