General Thanksgiving Trivia
Question: Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
Answer: Harry Truman
Question: What is the name of the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb”?
Answer: Sarah Josepha Hale
Question: What is the name of the organization that sends a ceremonial turkey to the president each year?
Answer: The National Turkey Federation
Question: What wasn't part of the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Answer: Balloons
Question: Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Answer: Native American Heritage Day
Question: How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
Answer: 102
Question: When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?
Answer: September 6, 1620
Question: Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?
Answer: Alexander Hamilton
Question: A Thanksgiving turkey mix-up inspired what popular meal trend?
Answer: Frozen TV dinners
Question: What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
Answer: 88%
Question: How heavy was the heaviest turkey ever recorded?
Answer: 86 pounds
Question: How many runners participated in America’s first turkey trot?
Answer: Six
Question: According to Americans, what's the best part of Thanksgiving?
Answer: The leftovers
Question: How many calls does the Butterball turkey talk line get each year?
Answer: 100,000
Question: According to Henry Ward Beecher, what slays thanksgiving?
Answer: Pride
Thanksgiving History Trivia
Question: How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Answer: 3 Days
Question: What was the first Thanksgiving celebrated for?
Answer: A three day harvest festival
Question: What kind of food was served at the first Thanksgiving?
Answer: Venison and duck
Question: When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
Answer: 1955
Question: During which Revolutionary War battle did troops have a day of Thanksgiving?
Answer: The Battle of Saratoga
Question: What wasn't part of the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Answer: Balloons
Question: What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Answer: Philadelphia
Question: When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
Answer: 1920
Question: How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
Answer: 2.5 miles
Question: What are the three most-disliked Thanksgiving foods?
Answer: Cranberry sauce
Question: What is another name for cranberries?
Answer: Bounceberry
Question: When did canned cranberries first come about?
Answer: 1912
Question: The Campbell Soup Company invented which staple of the Thanksgiving dinner in 1955?
Answer: Green bean casserole
Question: What U.S. city calls itself the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
Answer: Morton, Illinois
Thanksgiving Entertainment Trivia
Question: What is the name of an American fiddle song featuring a turkey often played at Thanksgiving parties?
Answer: “Turkey in the Straw”
Question: What movie centers around two turkeys traveling back in time to prevent Thanksgiving?
Answer: Free Birds
Question: What household danger triples on Thanksgiving?
Answer: Home fires
Question: How long can a turkey live and at what age are they slaughtered for food?
Answer: 15 years
Question: What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
Answer: California
Thanksgiving Facts Trivia
Question: What year did Thanksgiving become an official national holiday in the United States?
Answer: 1863
Question: What is the most popular pie flavor during Thanksgiving?
Answer: Pumpkin
Question: Which president established Thanksgiving as an annual holiday on the fourth Thursday in November?
Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Question: What was the original color of cranberries?
Answer: White
Question: What is the estimated number of turkeys consumed in the United States during Thanksgiving each year?
Answer: 46 million
Question: What was the main protein dish at the first Thanksgiving in 1621?
Answer: Venison (deer meat)
Question: What is the traditional beverage often served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: Apple cider
Question: What is the approximate weight of the largest pumpkin pie ever made?
Answer: 3,699 pounds
Question: How long is the average turkey's roasting time at 325°F?
Answer: 15 minutes per pound
Question: What famous rock band performed during the halftime show of the first Thanksgiving Day football game in 1974?
Answer: The Wailers (Bob Marley's band)
Thanksgiving in Songs Trivia
Question: Which classic Thanksgiving song includes the lyrics, "Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother's house we go"?
Answer: "Over the River and Through the Woods"
Question: What popular Thanksgiving song was written by Irving Berlin and features the line, "I've got plenty to be thankful for"?
Answer: "I've Got Plenty to Be Thankful For"
Question: In which song does the line "We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing" appear?
Answer: "We Gather Together"
Question: Which song expresses gratitude with the lyrics, "Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing"?
Answer: "Thank You for the Music" by ABBA
Question: Which well-known artist recorded the song "Thanksgiving" that includes the line, "It's a time to be thankful for all we've got"?
Answer: Mary Chapin Carpenter
Question: Which holiday song, often associated with Thanksgiving, includes the lyrics, "It's the most wonderful time of the year"?
Answer: "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
Question: What song by Adam Sandler humorously recounts the story of Thanksgiving and mentions a turkey who is "a little bit nervous"?
Answer: "The Thanksgiving Song"
Question: Which band released the song "Thank You for Being a Friend," which became famous as the theme song for the TV show "The Golden Girls"?
Answer: Andrew Gold
Question: Which famous singer performed the song "Thanksgiving Prayer," which reflects on the importance of gratitude during the holiday season?
Answer: Johnny Cash
Question: What song by Natalie Merchant includes the line, "These are days you'll remember"?
Answer: "These Are Days"
Thanksgiving in Movies Trivia
Question: In the movie "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," what is the character Del Griffith's profession?
Answer: Shower curtain ring salesman
Question: Which classic Thanksgiving-themed film features a character named Charlie Brown?
Answer: "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
Question: In the film "Home for the Holidays," who directed the dysfunctional family comedy-drama?
Answer: Jodie Foster
Question: What movie centers around a family's elaborate plan to steal a Thanksgiving Day parade balloon?
Answer: "Tower Heist"
Question: In the comedy film "Dutch," what is Dutch Dooley's mission during Thanksgiving?
Answer: To pick up his girlfriend's son from boarding school and bring him home for the holiday
Question: Which movie features the line, "If I cook, all of my guests will say, 'Oh, everything is so good.'"?
Answer: "You've Got Mail"
Question: In the film "Pieces of April," what is the protagonist's goal for Thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: To create a successful and memorable meal for her estranged family
Question: Which movie showcases a Thanksgiving dinner scene where the main character's date ends up in a wrestling match with her ex-boyfriend?
Answer: "The Blind Side"
Question: In the film "Son in Law," what character played by Pauly Shore unexpectedly joins a family for Thanksgiving?
Answer: Crawl
Question: Which movie features a Thanksgiving-themed high school talent show known as the "Turkey Day Play"?
Answer: "Addams Family Values"
Question: In the romantic comedy "Serendipity," what Thanksgiving dessert becomes a symbol of destiny for the two main characters?
Answer: Pumpkin pie
Question: What movie follows the story of a chef who goes on a road trip to retrieve his prized turkey that has gone missing?
Answer: "Free Birds"
Question: In the film "The Ice Storm," what real-life historic event serves as a backdrop for the Thanksgiving weekend in the story?
Answer: The 1973 energy crisis
Question: Which movie depicts a group of friends reuniting for a Thanksgiving dinner that turns chaotic?
Answer: "The Big Chill"
Question: In the comedy film "For Your Consideration," what Thanksgiving-themed movie is being filmed within the story?
Answer: "Home for Purim"
Question: What animated movie features a Thanksgiving dinner scene where the turkey is spared and becomes a member of the family?
Answer: "Free Birds"
Question: In the movie "Funny People," what comedian's televised Thanksgiving roast turns into a heartfelt apology?
Answer: Adam Sandler
Question: Which movie follows the story of a man who becomes a cross-dressing nanny and hosts a memorable Thanksgiving dinner?
Answer: "Mrs. Doubtfire"
Question: In the film "Sweet November," what holiday is celebrated during the final scenes, which take place on Thanksgiving?
Answer: Christmas
Question: Which movie includes a memorable Thanksgiving scene where a food fight breaks out at the dinner table?
Answer: "The Nutty Professor"
Thanksgiving Traditions Trivia
Question: What traditional activity involves breaking a wishbone from the turkey and making a wish?
Answer: Making a wish with the wishbone
Question: In the United States, which annual event is held on Thanksgiving Day, involving professional football games?
Answer: Thanksgiving Day football
Question: What is the name of the annual parade in New York City that has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1924?
Answer: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Question: In some households, what is the tradition of going around the table and sharing something each person is thankful for called?
Answer: Sharing gratitude or going around for Thanksgiving blessings
Question: Which traditional Thanksgiving dish is often made by mashing cooked potatoes and mixing them with butter and milk or cream?
Answer: Mashed potatoes
Question: What sweet and creamy dish made from corn is often served as a Thanksgiving side dish in the southern United States?
Answer: Corn pudding
Question: What is the traditional pie flavor often served alongside or instead of pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving?
Answer: Pecan pie
Question: What is the name for the act of setting an extra place setting at the Thanksgiving table for an unexpected guest or to symbolize gratitude?
Answer: Setting an extra place or an empty chair for an invited or absent guest
Question: In many households, what is the tradition of watching a Thanksgiving-themed movie or television show after the meal called?
Answer: Post-Thanksgiving dinner entertainment or Thanksgiving movie/TV show marathon
Question: What is the tradition of volunteering at local shelters or community centers to help serve Thanksgiving meals to those in need called?
Answer: Thanksgiving volunteering or serving Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate
Thanksgiving Food Trivia
Question: What is the traditional Thanksgiving dessert made from a spiced pumpkin custard filling baked in a pastry crust called?
Answer: Pumpkin pie
Question: What popular Thanksgiving side dish consists of bread cubes mixed with broth, herbs, and other ingredients, then baked until crispy on top?
Answer: Stuffing or dressing
Question: Which type of fruit is traditionally used to make cranberry sauce, a sweet and tangy condiment served with Thanksgiving meals?
Answer: Cranberries
Question: What is the term for a roasted young turkey, often cooked using a high-heat method, resulting in a crispy skin and juicy meat?
Answer: Roast turkey
Question: Which vegetable dish is made from fresh green beans, creamy sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions, commonly served during Thanksgiving?
Answer: Green bean casserole
Question: What is the term for a dough mixture of flour, fat, and liquid, rolled out thin and used to encase the filling of a pie or tart?
Answer: Pastry crust
Question: Which traditional Thanksgiving dish consists of mashed potatoes mixed with milk, butter, and often topped with a rich gravy?
Answer: Mashed potatoes and gravy
Question: What type of bread is commonly used for making the bread cubes in stuffing or dressing for Thanksgiving?
Answer: White bread or cornbread
Question: Which sweet root vegetable is often cooked and mashed with butter and spices, then topped with marshmallows and baked until golden brown?
Answer: Sweet potatoes or yams
Question: What is the name for a rich, flavorful sauce made from the juices and drippings of a roasted turkey, often thickened and served with the meat?
Answer: Turkey gravy
Thanksgiving Day Trivia
Question: What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
Answer: 1924
Question: Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Answer: Wampanoag
Question: In what year did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?
Answer: 1863
Question: Which U.S. president first officially pardoned a turkey and spared it from being eaten for Thanksgiving?
Answer: John F. Kennedy
Question: What is the name of the annual event in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where a reenactment of the Pilgrims' landing is held on Thanksgiving Day?
Answer: Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade or America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Question: What is the traditional main course served during Thanksgiving dinner in the United States?
Answer: Roast turkey