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Thanksgiving Trivia Questions

Explore Facts and Curiosities About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving trivia questions offer an enjoyable way to learn more about this beloved holiday. Each trivia question highlights unique historical events, rich traditions, and intriguing details about Thanksgiving celebrations through the years.

Thanksgiving trivia captivates participants of every age, providing fun insights into the holiday's delicious feasts, iconic parades, and cherished family customs. From the Pilgrims' first harvest to modern-day traditions, these trivia questions illuminate memorable Thanksgiving moments.

This dedicated collection serves as a wonderful resource to enhance festive gatherings with knowledge and entertainment. Whether at dinner tables or casual conversations, trivia becomes a delightful addition to holiday festivities.

In what year was the first Thanksgiving feast celebrated
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Which Native American tribe participated in the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
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Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving as an official national holiday
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In which year was Thanksgiving officially recognized as an annual federal holiday
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On which day of the week does Thanksgiving occur in the United States
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Who campaigned tirelessly to make Thanksgiving a national holiday
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What famous Christmas song was written originally for Thanksgiving
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Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys
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Which U.S. president first pardoned a Thanksgiving turkey
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What is traditionally the centerpiece dish of a Thanksgiving meal
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What is the day after Thanksgiving often called due to shopping discounts
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Where is the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held
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How many pilgrims attended the first Thanksgiving feast
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How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last
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What balloon was featured first in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade in 1927
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What is the chemical in turkey reputedly responsible for sleepiness after dinner
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What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held
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Who was the governor of Plymouth during the first Thanksgiving feast
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Besides turkey, what seafood was likely served at the first Thanksgiving
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Which famous NFL team traditionally always plays on Thanksgiving Day
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What popular pie is traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals
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Which U.S. state consumes the most cranberries annually for Thanksgiving
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What tradition often involves breaking a 'Y'-shaped bone from the turkey
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What popular Thanksgiving side dish features bread cubes baked with herbs and vegetables
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Approximately how many turkeys are cooked each Thanksgiving in the U.S.
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Which country celebrates their own Thanksgiving Day on the second Monday of October
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From which continent did potatoes originate, a common Thanksgiving vegetable
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Which U.S. president moved Thanksgiving earlier by one week to lengthen the Christmas shopping season
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In what year did the National Football League first start playing Thanksgiving Day games
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Which ocean did the Pilgrims cross to reach North America
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During Thanksgiving dinner, what utensil was missing at the pilgrims' table
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In which city is Plymouth Rock located
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When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S. each year
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What item worn by the Pilgrims is historically not accurate
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Which vegetable is typically not believed to have been served at the original Thanksgiving feast
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Who was the first U.S. President to give a Thanksgiving proclamation
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Which tribe member helped the Pilgrims grow corn
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Name the famous rock associated with where the Pilgrims first landed
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What sauce traditionally accompanies turkey at Thanksgiving meals
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In what year did Canada officially declare a national Thanksgiving holiday
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What was the original purpose of celebrating Thanksgiving
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What famous pie was NOT on the menu at the first Thanksgiving
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How many Pilgrim women survived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving
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What type of meat likely didn't appear at the original Thanksgiving feast
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Name the vessel the Pilgrims sailed to America
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Where was the original intended destination of the Pilgrims
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Approximately how many Native Americans attended the first Thanksgiving
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What bird did Benjamin Franklin prefer over the bald eagle as a national bird
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Which city holds the oldest Thanksgiving parade in America
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In what year was the first televised Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
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What do you call a baby turkey
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What's the loose red flesh hanging from a turkey's neck called
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What is the name of the skin that hangs over a turkey's beak
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What Native American taught the Pilgrims to fertilize corn with fish
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What vegetable did the Pilgrims have but probably couldn't make into pie due to lack of ingredients
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What beverage did the Pilgrims bring on board the Mayflower
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Which plant was central to Native American diets and shared with Pilgrims
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What time does Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade traditionally start
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Which Friday after Thanksgiving promotes online shopping
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What 1987 film features John Candy traveling home for Thanksgiving
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What 1621 event is believed to inspire the modern Thanksgiving
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Which fruit is commonly mistaken as a vegetable and often featured in Thanksgiving pies?
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In which city did America's Thanksgiving Parade begin in 1924?
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Which astronaut famously shared Thanksgiving dinner aboard the International Space Station?
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What popular nut is traditionally included in a southern Thanksgiving pie?
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Which Thanksgiving-related phrase was coined by Alexander Hamilton in a national proclamation?
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What unusual protein source was likely consumed at early Thanksgiving feasts but rarely eaten today?
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What U.S. state celebrates Forefather's Day commemorating Pilgrim ancestors around Thanksgiving?
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In Greek mythology, cornucopia is derived from the horn of which animal?
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Which sauce is often paired with ham at Thanksgiving?
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Which traditional Thanksgiving beverage contains apple cider, spices, and is often served hot?
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Which famous artist created a series depicting the idealized family Thanksgiving scene titled 'Freedom from Want'?
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What comedian recorded the 'Thanksgiving Song' popularized on Saturday Night Live?
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Which spice commonly flavors sweet potato dishes served at Thanksgiving?
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What State hosts the largest Thanksgiving Day run known as the Turkey Trot?
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What short-lived Thanksgiving tradition began in 1939 to boost the economy?
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Which utensil did the Pilgrims primarily use during the first Thanksgiving feast?
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What large retail company sponsors the annual New York City Thanksgiving Day Parade?
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Which U.S. holiday has the highest turkey consumption after Thanksgiving?
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Which vegetable casserole topped with fried onions is popular at Thanksgiving?
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Besides the United States and Canada, which Caribbean island nation celebrates a form of Thanksgiving?
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Since which decade did Thanksgiving become commonly associated with televised football games?
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What food company accidentally made too many turkeys in the 1950s, inventing frozen turkey dinners as a result?
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Which U.S. state hosts an annual 'Turkey Testicle Festival' around Thanksgiving?
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Which popular holiday plant was commonly used in Native American ceremonies and found at early Thanksgiving events?
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How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
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What is a popular way to cook a turkey, keeping it moist by soaking it in salty seasoned liquid beforehand?
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What famous landmark hosts the lighting of its iconic Christmas tree closely after Thanksgiving?
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Which Native American staple food was ground into flour and used for bread by Pilgrims?
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According to poultry producers, what's the best place in your refrigerator to thaw a frozen turkey?
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Which comet made its closest recorded passage close to Earth around Thanksgiving in 2013?
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Which U.S. state was the first to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving before it was a national tradition?
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Which vegetable pie is traditional at southern Thanksgiving meals but less common elsewhere?
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What historical American conflict brought a national day of Thanksgiving proclaimed by President Lincoln?
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Which New England writer and editor widely publicized early turkey dinners featuring stuffing recipes in magazines?
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What record for heaviest pumpkin pie ever baked, set in Ohio in 2010, weighed how many pounds?
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Why were cranberries originally named 'crane berries' by early settlers?
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What large event in Philadelphia traditionally brings in Thanksgiving internet television audiences second only to Macy's?
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What type of grain was plentiful at the first Thanksgiving but rarely used today in Thanksgiving meals?
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Which common Thanksgiving decoration often represents abundance and is shaped like a horn?
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Which small New England state officially never adopted Thanksgiving until 1947?
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Which type of turkey meat, white or dark, contains more fat and calories?
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Which U.S. Southern state uniquely celebrates a Native American-inspired 'Green Corn Ceremony' during Thanksgiving week?
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What meal do Americans typically consume more of on the day after Thanksgiving?
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What meat did early pioneers commonly substitute for turkey when turkeys were not available?
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What animal-shaped floats have traditionally been most popular in Thanksgiving Day parades?
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Which sports competition commonly takes place directly after the Thanksgiving holiday in college football?
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What famous Thanksgiving-themed episode of the sitcom 'Friends' featured a turkey stuck on Joey's head?
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Which European explorer gave thanks in 1541, predating the Pilgrims' feast, near Palo Duro Canyon in modern-day Texas?
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Which popular casserole uses marshmallows as a topping on Thanksgiving?
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Besides football, what other sport often holds important events during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend?
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Which variety of wine is most recommended by experts to pair with Thanksgiving turkey?
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About how many runners annually participate in the largest Thanksgiving running events called 'Turkey Trots'?
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Vegans often substitute turkey for what plant-based food at Thanksgiving?
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