It’s that time of year again, y’all! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we all know what that means…food, family, and fun! And what better way to have some fun than by testing your knowledge with some Thanksgiving trivia?
Trivia Question #1: Who proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Did y’all know that Thanksgiving wasn’t always a national holiday? It wasn’t until 1863, during the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday. Talk about a history lesson!
Trivia Question #2: What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
This one’s easy, y’all! The main ingredient in stuffing is bread. But did you know that some folks like to add in sausage, apples, or even oysters? Now that’s what I call a fancy stuffing!
Trivia Question #3: Who brought turkey to America?
The answer may surprise y’all…it wasn’t the Pilgrims! It was actually the Aztecs and other Native American tribes who domesticated turkeys and brought them to America. So thank them for making our Thanksgiving dinner a whole lot tastier!
Trivia Question #4: How many feathers does a mature turkey have?
Now this is a tough one. A mature turkey has around 3,500 feathers! That’s a whole lot of feathers. And did y’all know that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle? Imagine that…turkeys everywhere!
Trivia Question #5: How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Y’all might think that the first Thanksgiving celebration lasted just one day, but it actually lasted three days! That’s right, the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated for three whole days. Now that’s what I call a party!
Trivia Question #6: What popular brand used a live turkey as their mascot?
Y’all remember those Butterball turkey ads? Well, Butterball used a live turkey named Ted as their mascot from 1989-1999. Ted even had his own hotline where folks could call in and ask about turkey cooking tips. Talk about fame!
Trivia Question #7: What is the name for the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course! It’s been a tradition since 1924 and has become a staple of Thanksgiving Day celebrations all across the country.
Trivia Question #8: What is the most popular pie flavor for Thanksgiving?
Y’all might have guessed it…it’s pumpkin pie! According to a survey done by the American Pie Council, pumpkin pie is the most popular pie flavor for Thanksgiving. But let’s be real, any pie is good pie!
Trivia Question #9: What is the name for the bone at the base of a turkey’s neck?
This one might stump y’all…the bone at the base of a turkey’s neck is called the wishbone. It’s tradition to make a wish and then pull it apart with someone else. And whoever gets the bigger piece gets their wish granted. Talk about a fun Thanksgiving tradition!
Trivia Question #10: What is the best way to cook a turkey?
Now this one’s up for debate, y’all! Some folks swear by brining their turkey, while others prefer to deep-fry it. And let’s not forget about oven-roasting or smoking it. At the end of the day, the best way to cook a turkey is however y’all like it!
Well, there y’all have it…10 Thanksgiving trivia questions to test your knowledge. Did y’all learn something new? Which question was the hardest? Let us know in the comments below!
