Thanksgiving Trivia!

Written By Shelly Morse

Have everyone around the table keep score of how many questions they get right, the winner gets a prize (or simple bragging rights will do).

Answers are highlighted.

1. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

  • 42 lbs

  • 66 lbs

  • 86 lbs

  • 112 lbs

2. What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?

  • The Detroit Lions

  • The Atlanta Falcons

  • The New England Patriots

  • The Chicago Bears

3. What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

  • 76%

  • 88%

  • 92%

  • 16%

4. What city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?

  • Orlando, FL

  • Charlotte, NC

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Manhattan, NY

5. How many runners participated in America’s first turkey trot?

  • 3

  • 6

  • 9

  • 12

6. According to Macy's, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?

  • 1.2 million

  • 3.5 million

  • 4.2 million

  • 5 million

7. Where did the first turkey trot take place?

  • Orlando, FL

  • Boise, ID

  • Kansas City, MO

  • Buffalo, NY

8. Has Thanksgiving always been celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November?

  • Yes, the first thanksgiving which was on the fourth thursday in November and it’s followed the pattern ever since

  • No. In 1939, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the third Thursday in November

9. How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?

  • 6 million turkeys

  • 26 million turkey

  • 36 million turkeys

  • 46 million turkeys 

10. According to Americans, what's the best part of Thanksgiving?

  • Stuffing

  • Family Time

  • Leftovers

  • Black Friday sales 

11. What is an adult female turkey called? 

  • Answer: A Hen

12. What is an adult male turkey called? 

  • Answer: A Tom

13. About how many pumpkin pies do Americans eat every Thanksgiving?

  • 50 million 

  • 60 million

  • 70 million

  • 80 million

14. According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh?

  • 2,472 lbs

  • 3,699 lbs

  • 4,001 lbs

  • 4.016 lbs

15. What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?

  • 145 degrees fahrenheit

  • 150 degrees fahrenheit

  • 165 degrees fahrenheit

  • 175 degrees fahrenheit

16. What do Americans report being most thankful for? 

  • Answer: Family, health and life

17. How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?

  • 1 mile

  • 1.5 miles

  • 2.5 miles

  • 3 miles

18. Roughly how many cranberries are in one pound?

  • About 110

  • About 220

  • About 360

  • About 440

19. Which state produces the most cranberries?

  • Wisconsin

  • Virginia

  • Idaho

  • Maine

20. What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?

  • Finding Nemo

  • Toy Story

  • Frozen 2

  • Inside Out

 
Shelly Morse
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