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49 Fun and Festive Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Apr 2025·6 min read

Whether you're a history buff, a holiday enthusiast, or just looking for some festive fun, this Thanksgiving trivia will enlighten and entertain.

Thanksgiving Trivia

  1. 1Who is credited with declaring Thanksgiving a national holiday in the US?

  2. 2In what year was the first Thanksgiving feast celebrated?

  3. 3Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

  4. 4How many days did the original Thanksgiving celebration last?

  5. 5Which U.S. president tried to move Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November?

  6. 6What meat was primarily consumed during the first Thanksgiving?

  7. 7Which state was the first to adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday?

  8. 8In what year was Thanksgiving declared a federal holiday?

  9. 9How long did the Mayflower's voyage take?

  10. 10What is the name of the large parade held on Thanksgiving Day?

  11. 11What utensils did the Pilgrims not use during the first Thanksgiving?

  12. 12Which magazine editor heavily campaigned for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday?

  13. 13Which sport is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

  14. 14What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly called?

  15. 15In Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving special, what does Snoopy serve as a main dish?

  16. 16Which famous nursery rhyme was written about the Mayflower's journey?

  17. 17What is a baby turkey called?

  18. 18In which century were pumpkin pies first introduced to the Thanksgiving menu?

  19. 19What do people traditionally break from the turkey, often making a wish?

  20. 20Which U.S. president refused to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation?

  21. 21Which bird is often synonymous with Thanksgiving?

  22. 22On what day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?

  23. 23In which month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?

  24. 24What type of sauce, made from berries, is traditionally served with turkey?

  25. 25What type of pie is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

  26. 26Which country does not celebrate Thanksgiving: Canada, Australia, or U.S.?

  27. 27What vegetable was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving?

  28. 28How long is the average lifespan of a domesticated turkey?

  29. 29Which department store sponsored the first Thanksgiving parade in 1920?

  30. 30What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on to America?

  31. 31Which President is known for pardoning a turkey annually?

  32. 32Which animal was suggested by Benjamin Franklin to be the national bird instead of the eagle?

  33. 33What stuffing ingredient was once considered a luxury in Europe?

  34. 34Which state raises the most turkeys annually?

  35. 35What is the name for the festive shopping day after Thanksgiving?

  36. 36Which famous explorer is said to have held the first Thanksgiving in 1541?

  37. 37What is the high-calorie count meal commonly served during Thanksgiving called?

  38. 38Which Broadway musical features a song about the origins of Thanksgiving?

  39. 39Which country celebrates Erntedankfest, a harvest festival similar to Thanksgiving?

  40. 40Which nutrient found in turkey is said to make people drowsy?

  41. 41Approximately how many turkeys are consumed in the U.S. during Thanksgiving?

  42. 42Which early U.S. President proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving and prayer?

  43. 43Who wrote the song 'Alice's Restaurant', often associated with Thanksgiving?

  44. 44What is the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S.?

  45. 45What color are wild turkeys' feathers?

  46. 46What special dessert is made using corn and molasses?

  47. 47What type of corn, often used as decoration, is associated with Thanksgiving?

  48. 48What organization estimates the number of turkeys raised in the U.S. annually?

  49. 49In what year did the Detroit Lions play their first Thanksgiving Day game?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Abraham Lincoln
  2. 2. 1621
  3. 3. Wampanoag
  4. 4. 3 days
  5. 5. Franklin D. Roosevelt
  6. 6. Wildfowl
  7. 7. Connecticut
  8. 8. 1941
  9. 9. 66 days
  10. 10. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
  11. 11. Forks
  12. 12. Sarah Josepha Hale
  13. 13. American Football
  14. 14. Black Friday
  15. 15. Popcorn
  16. 16. The Mayflower Compact
  17. 17. Poult
  18. 18. 17th century
  19. 19. Wishbone
  20. 20. Thomas Jefferson
  21. 21. Turkey
  22. 22. Thursday
  23. 23. October
  24. 24. Cranberry sauce
  25. 25. Pumpkin pie
  26. 26. Australia
  27. 27. Potatoes
  28. 28. 10 years
  29. 29. Gimbel's
  30. 30. Mayflower
  31. 31. Harry S. Truman
  32. 32. Turkey
  33. 33. Chestnuts
  34. 34. Minnesota
  35. 35. Black Friday
  36. 36. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
  37. 37. Feast
  38. 38. Hamilton
  39. 39. Germany
  40. 40. Tryptophan
  41. 41. 46 million
  42. 42. George Washington
  43. 43. Arlo Guthrie
  44. 44. The day before Thanksgiving
  45. 45. Iridescent green
  46. 46. Indian pudding
  47. 47. Indian corn
  48. 48. National Turkey Federation
  49. 49. 1934

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