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Thanksgiving Food Trivia Questions
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
A. About 50 million
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
A. Apple pie
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
A. 1955
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
A. About 15 pounds
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
A. California
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When did canned cranberries first come about?
A. 1912
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. Ham
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
A. Stuffing
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
A. Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
A. George H.W. Bush
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
A. 4,500
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
A. $150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
A. About 46 million
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. About 12 percent
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
A. About 80 percent
History Of Thanksgiving Quiz
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Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
A. George H.W. Bush
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
A. 1876
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
A. 1920
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
A. Harry S. Truman
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. Five
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A. Abraham Lincoln
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
A. George Washington
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
A. Thomas Jefferson
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Which President declared two Thanksgivings in one year?
A. James Madison
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
A. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. The Wampanoag
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
A. Squanto
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
A. September
Thanksgiving Trivia Questions Multiple Choice
What is the No. 1 Thanksgiving release of all time?
a. Moana
b. Toy Story 2
c. Ralph Breaks the Internet
d. Frozen
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
a. A day
b. 2 days
c. 3 days
d. 4 days
What was the first large-scale balloon used in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
a. Mickey Mouse
b. Betty Boob
c. Speedy Gonzales
d. Felix The Cat
What is the maximum height the giant balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can be?
a. 40 feet
b. 55 feet
c. 70 feet
d. 85 feet
Which US state produces the most turkeys in the USA?
a. Montana
b. Wyoming
c. Minnesota
d. Ohio
Which famous Christmas song was meant to be sung on Thanksgiving day?
a. O Holy Night
b. Silent Night
c. Jingle Bells
d. All I want for Christmas is you
How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade’s route?
a. 0.5 miles
b. 1.5 miles
c. 2.5 miles
d. 3.5 miles
Which utensil wasn’t used in the original Thanksgiving meal?
a. Knife
b. Fork
c. Spoon
d. Plate
What is the percentage of Americans eating turkey for Thanksgiving?
a. 66%
b. 76%
c. 86%
d. 96%
How many people go to see the Macy’s parade in person?
a. 1.5 million
b. 3.5 million
c. 5.5 million
d. 7.5 million
What is the most popular destination in the USA for Thanksgiving?
a. Los Angeles
b. Orlando
c. New York City
d. New Orleans
Which NFL team has been hosting a game on Thanksgiving since 1934?
a. Detroit Lions
b. Las Vegas Raiders
c. Philadelphia Eagles
d. New England Patriots
When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
a. 1914
b. 1924
c. 1934
d. 1944
What was the first state to adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?
a. Florida
b. North Carolina
c. New York
d. Maine
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
a. Ronald Reagan
b. John F. Kennedy
c. George H.W. Bush
d. Bill Clinton
When were the first balloons used in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
a. 1917
b. 1927
c. 1937
d. 1947
How many turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving in the USA?
a. 22 million
b. 46 million
c. 98 million
d. 129 million
How big was the largest pumpkin pie ever (diameter)?
a. 3 m
b. 6 m
c. 9 m
d. 12 m
The day after Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for which profession?
a. Electricians
b. Carpenters
c. Plumbers
d. Chefs
How much did the heaviest turkey weigh?
a. 19.09 kg
b. 29.09 kg
c. 39.09 kg
d. 49.09 kg
What was the first videogame character in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
a. Lara Croft
b. Luigi
c. Sonic the Hedgehog
d. Donkey Kong
When was Thanksgiving officially declared a national holiday?
a. 1833
b. 1863
c. 1893
d. 1933
In Friends, which ingredient did Rachel mistakenly add to her Thanksgiving trifle?
a. Pumpkin
b. Potato
c. Beef
d. Turkey
What is the only President who refused to endorse the Thanksgiving tradition?
a. James Madison
b. Ulysses S. Grant
c. Theodore Roosevelt
d. Thomas Jefferson
Funny Questions About Thanksgiving
Who is the funniest person at the table and why?
If you could have named yourself, what name would you have picked?
What about me is the most (and least) like you?
If you were an animal, what would you be?
What super power do you wish you had?
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Thanksgiving Trivia Questions Printable PDF
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