Easy Thanksgiving Trivia — 75 Family-Friendly Questions

1621. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The Mayflower. It carried 102 passengers from England to America in 1620.

Abraham Lincoln. He proclaimed it in 1863 during the Civil War.

November. It falls on the fourth Thursday of November.

Thursday. It is always celebrated on a Thursday.

Turkey. About 46 million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving.

The Wampanoag. They taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn.

Cranberries, sugar, and water. It is a sweet, tart condiment served with turkey.

Pumpkin pie. Over 50 million pumpkin pies are eaten each Thanksgiving.

Dressing. In the South, it is usually called dressing no matter how it is cooked.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It started in 1924.

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. The Lions have played since 1934 and the Cowboys since 1966.

Black Friday. It is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

Make sandwiches, soup, or casseroles. Turkey tetrazzini and turkey soup are popular leftover dishes.

Red. Cranberries turn bright red when they are ripe and ready to harvest.

Potatoes. Mashed potatoes with gravy are a classic Thanksgiving side dish.

Sweet potatoes. Candied yams with marshmallows are popular, especially in the South.

Cornbread, corn pudding, succotash, and decorations. Corn is one of the most versatile Thanksgiving foods.

Football games or the Macy's Parade. NFL football has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1934.

The V-shaped bone in a turkey's chest. Two people pull it apart, and the one with the larger piece makes a wish.

Turkey drippings, flour, and broth. Gravy is poured over turkey, potatoes, and stuffing.

Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. These spices give pumpkin pie its warm, familiar flavor.

Pecans. Pecan pie is especially popular in the South.

French fried onions. The crispy onions were added to the original Campbell's recipe.

Apples. Apple pie is a classic American dessert often served at Thanksgiving.

Bread cubes, celery, onions, and herbs. It can be baked inside the turkey or in a separate dish.

Apple cider, wine, or sparkling juice. Many families serve festive drinks with dinner.

Pumpkin. Canned pumpkin or fresh roasted pumpkin is used for the filling.

A small, soft bread roll served with dinner. Dinner rolls are perfect for soaking up gravy.

On rolls, in mashed potatoes, for cooking turkey, and in pies. Butter is essential for rich holiday flavors.

A horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables. It symbolizes abundance and harvest.

Food left over after a meal, eaten the next day. Thanksgiving leftovers are almost as famous as the meal itself.

A drumstick. The drumstick is a favorite part for many people, especially kids.

Cheese sauce or cream sauce. Creamed onions and broccoli with cheese sauce are popular.

Waldorf salad or ambrosia. These fruit-and-nut salads are traditional in many families.

Grace or a blessing. Many families say a prayer of thanks before the Thanksgiving meal.

What they are thankful for. Sharing gratitude is a central Thanksgiving tradition.

A fun run or race on Thanksgiving morning. Many cities hold 5K races before the big meal.

Turkey hand crafts or paper pilgrim hats. These school projects are a classic part of childhood.

The U.S. president spares a turkey from being eaten. It is a funny White House tradition.

Football, parades, or holiday movies. The TV stays on throughout Thanksgiving Day.

Take a nap or watch TV. The big meal often makes people sleepy.

A Thanksgiving dinner with friends instead of family. It is popular among young adults and coworkers.

Pumpkins, gourds, cornucopias, and autumn leaves. Orange, red, and brown colors decorate many homes.

Shop for Christmas presents. Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off holiday shopping.

Something small like pastries or cereal. Most people save room for the big afternoon dinner.

Play games, watch football, or take walks. Spending time together is the heart of Thanksgiving.

Where each guest brings a dish to share. Potlucks make hosting easier and add variety.

Serve meals at soup kitchens. Helping others is a meaningful Thanksgiving tradition.

Leftovers! Cold turkey and pie make excellent post-Thanksgiving breakfast.

Gobble gobble! Only male turkeys gobble; females make softer sounds.

Wild turkeys can fly short distances. They sleep in trees at night.

A poult. Baby turkeys can walk and feed themselves soon after hatching.

Seeds, nuts, insects, and berries. Turkeys are omnivores and forage for their food.

A rafter or flock. Wild turkeys travel in groups for safety.

Up to 25 miles per hour. Turkeys run faster than many people can bike!

To help release heat and attract mates. The red wattle and snood are more colorful on healthy males.

Dark brown with iridescent feathers. Their feathers shimmer green, bronze, and copper in sunlight.

About 6,000 feathers. That is a lot of plumage for one bird!

Yes, wild turkeys do. Sleeping in trees keeps them safe from predators.

The snood. It is a fleshy flap that hangs over the beak.

Yes, they are quite intelligent. Turkeys can recognize faces, remember locations, and communicate with over 20 sounds.

About 13 minutes per pound at 350°F. A 15-pound turkey takes roughly 3 to 3.5 hours.

To pour juices over the turkey while it roasts. Basting helps keep the meat moist and the skin golden.

Two people pull the wishbone; whoever gets the bigger half makes a wish. It dates back thousands of years.

'Jingle Bells.' It was first performed at a Thanksgiving concert in 1857.

Turkey dinner. Swanson created it in 1953 from leftover Thanksgiving turkeys.

About 50 million on TV and 3.5 million in person. It is one of the most-watched events of the year.

The night before Thanksgiving. It is sometimes called 'Black Wednesday' or 'Drinksgiving.'

Canada. Canadian Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October.

Minnesota. It raises over 40 million turkeys each year.

About 3,000 to 4,500 calories. That is more than most people need in two days!

3,699 pounds. It was 20 feet across and made in Ohio in 2010.

Mainly from eating too much, not just turkey. Carbohydrates and big portions cause the sleepiness.

Pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. The Pilgrims did not have the ingredients for these modern dishes.

Usually 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Turkey Trots are fun runs held on Thanksgiving morning across the country.

Cranberries. These tart berries are cooked into sauce or relish for Thanksgiving.

Drippings. Drippings are used to make rich, flavorful gravy.

A horn. The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, is curved like a goat's horn overflowing with produce.

The wishbone. Two people pull the turkey wishbone for good luck.