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There comes a moment at every thanksgiving dinner when everyone is bursting at the seams from the lavish feast, the conversation dwindles, and the only thoughts are about a delicious little nap. However, napping is not really acceptable when an extended family is visiting you, so why not liven up the atmosphere with a suggestion to run a festive 5K marathon? Just kidding, a much better solution would be to organize a fun little Thanksgiving trivia with questions suitable for anyone and everybody! And, of course, we are here to supply you with some perfectly suitable Thanksgiving trivia questions, so all you have to do is just to rile everyone up instead of browsing for things to ask. 

A good Thanksgiving trivia game must include some inquiries about the food, don’t you agree? Like, why the turkey and why the cranberry sauce? And if nobody knows the correct answer, their own version might actually be something of high entertainment value. At least, we truly do believe so! Then, because you’d absolutely like to include everyone in the activity, we made sure that there were at least a dozen Thanksgiving trivia questions for kids. Don’t let Uncle Jerry answer them first, though. And lastly, there are some interesting questions concerning the origins and the history of the holiday to those interested in the background of this turkey fiesta. 

So, the Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers are a bit further down - you should definitely check them out. Once you are done playing the game, rank the questions by giving them your vote! 

#1

How many days were formerly reserved as national holidays for Thanksgiving?

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Who declared that Thanksgiving would be a national holiday?

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#3

Which state in the US has the most turkeys?

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When is Thanksgiving observed in Japan?

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How many people were at the first Thanksgiving?

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#8

When did Lincoln declare that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the last Thursday of November?

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#9

Who decided that there would be two days for Thanksgiving?

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#10

Which is the world's largest Thanksgiving day parade?

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#11

Why do male turkeys gobble?

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#12

Which food from the first Thanksgiving is now hardly eaten during the celebration?

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#15

How do you know if cranberries are sweet enough for harvest?

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#17

What do we call a group of turkeys?

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#18

On average, an American consumes how many calories on Thanksgiving?

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#19

Did the people at the first Thanksgiving use forks?

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#21

To which country do people travel most on Thanksgiving?

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#22

What is the name of the festival similar to Thanksgiving in China?

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#23

Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?

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In which states are the three Turkey named towns in the US?

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#25

What is Thanksgiving known as in Germany?

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#26

Which comic character has made the most appearances at Thanksgiving parades?

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#27

Who created the first Thanksgiving parade balloons?

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#28

Who urged Lincoln to turn Thanksgiving into a national holiday?

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#29

When is Thanksgiving observed in Puerto Rico?

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#30

Who decided to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November?

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#31

Who decided to hold Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November?

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#32

When did Roosevelt decide that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

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#33

When was Thanksgiving celebrated on the first Thursday of November?

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#34

Who decided to celebrate Thanksgiving on the first Thursday of November?

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#35

When was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?

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#36

Does Thanksgiving day has any significance in religion?

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#37

What is 'William Bradford: The First Thanksgiving'?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Answer: An animated show about the first Thanksgiving.

#38

When did Bradford's Thanksgiving show first air?

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#40

Which is the oldest Thanksgiving parade?

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#41

What is the Gimbels Parade currently known as?

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#42

Which countries observe national holidays on Thanksgiving?

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Lyne Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Technically Canada also observes a holiday for Thanksgiving. We just do it in October!

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#43

Where was Macy's Thanksgiving parade first aired?

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#44

Which giant Thanksgiving balloon is the oldest?

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#45

In which year did Westminster Abbey in London host a Thanksgiving ceremony for American soldiers?

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#46

What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving day?

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#47

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

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#48

Are female turkeys or male turkeys used in the Thanksgiving feast?

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#52

How many questions can Butterball answer on their Turkey Talk-Line?

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#53

Does eating turkeys make you feel sleepy?

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the classic turkey coma. Just hide all the Sharpies out of reach of the little cousins beforehand...

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#54

What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

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#55

What is pardoned by the President on Thanksgiving?

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How many turkeys do Americans consume at Thanksgiving?

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#57

Which US President wanted turkeys to be the national bird?

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#58

In which year did Truman discourage people from eating meat because of food shortages?

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#59

What do Americans love as much as the main feast?

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#60

Who travelled from England to Massachusetts on the first Thanksgiving?

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#61

True or false? America has a special stamp for Thanksgiving.

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#62

When was the first turkey ever pardoned?

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#63

Which state in America consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?

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#64

When is Homowo (Thanksgiving festival in Ghana) observed?

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#65

What is the festival similar to Thanksgiving in Rome?

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#66

True or false? There is a town in America called Turkey.

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In the US, how many towns named Turkey are there?

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#69

What happens when Thanksgiving falls on Sunday in Japan?

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#70

When was Thanksgiving established as a national holiday in Japan?

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#72

Who led the Wampanoags during the first Thanksgiving?

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#73

How many women participated in the first Thanksgiving?

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#74

Who is called the mother of Thanksgiving?

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#76

Who wrote about the first Thanksgiving?

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#79

Which Australian island celebrates Thanksgiving?

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#80

When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

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#81

What animal did Calvin Coolidge keep as a pet rather than eating for Thanksgiving dinner?

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#82

What is the highest recorded weight of a turkey?

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#83

True or false? Black Friday was meant to deter shoppers.

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#84

Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?

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#86

On which day was this national holiday observed before Roosevelt?

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#87

When was Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first held?

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What did the Macy's Parade initially start as?

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#90

When was a Macy's Thanksgiving parade first aired nationally?

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#91

What happens at the end of Thanksgiving parades?

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#92

Besides football, what other sport is played around Thanksgiving?

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#94

What are the feathers of a turkey used for?

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#95

Why is Thanksgiving day also known as Turkey day?

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#96

True or false? Turkey was eaten at the first Thanksgiving.

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#98

What company is known for its pre-basted turkeys?

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#99

What made Colchester, Connecticut postpone their Thanksgiving in 1705?

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#100

Which berries are found indigenously in North America?

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#102

True or false? Turkeys contain more protein than beef?

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#103

True or false? The majority of Americans don't like traditional Thanksgiving dishes?

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#104

Who came up with the idea of frozen turkeys?

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#106

For how many days is Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated?

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#107

What is Mid-Autumn Festival also known as?

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#108

What is the festival called that is similar to Thanksgiving in Ghana?

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#109

Which deity is honored during Cerealia (Thanksgiving festival in Rome)?

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#111

When is Cerealia (Thanksgiving festival in Rome) celebrated?

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#112

What is the festival similar to Thanksgiving in Korea?

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#113

Who do Japanese children gift drawings to at Thanksgiving?

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#114

Which animals were at the first Thanksgiving?

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Answer: White-tailed deer, Atlantic cod, passenger pigeons, and lobster.

#115

Which character owns Snoopy(balloon from Thanksgiving parade)?

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#116

True or false? Tony Sarg was interested in puppetry?

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#117

Wampanoags have inhabited Massachusetts for how many years?

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#119

Who disagreed with making Thanksgiving day an annual holiday?

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#121

How do you spell 'Thanksgiving'?

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#122

In 'Friends' which character hates Thanksgiving?

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#124

Why do Japanese children gift drawings to the police at Thanksgiving?

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#125

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Liberia?

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#126

Which 2013 movie features Reggie the Turkey?

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#128

Who decided that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the third Thursday of November?

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#130

What happens during a Thanksgiving parade?

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Answer: Parades, floating balloons and music performances.

#131

Who organized the first Thanksgiving?

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#133

Where is the 6ABC Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Parade based?

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#134

When did a Thanksgiving parade first air on TV?

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#135

On which platform did Macy's Thanksgiving parade first air nationally?

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#136

What is the main part of a Thanksgiving dinner?

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#137

How many deer did the Wampanoag Indians bring for dinner on the first Thanksgiving?

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#138

What constitutes a Thanksgiving feast?

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Answer: Turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, beans, and much more.

#139

True or false? The first Thanksgiving feast was eaten outdoors.

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#140

What do you call the feathers on the breast of a male turkey?

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#141

True or false? You taste cranberries to see if they are ready for harvest.

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#142

Where do we put the meat thermometer in turkeys?

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#143

What causes lethargy at a Thanksgiving meal?

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#144

What do you call the baggy skin on male turkeys' necks?

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#145

What meat do some families eat instead of turkey on Thanksgiving?

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True or false? Turkeys are named after the country.

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#147

What meat product is highly in demand during Thanksgiving?

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#148

When does Mid-Autumn Festival happen?

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#149

What simple phrase do you say on Thanksgiving?

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#151

Besides Philadelphia and New York, which two other cities in the US have big Thanksgiving parades?

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Where was Tony Sarg employed as an illustrator?

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#155

In which year was football first played on Thanksgiving?

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#156

Which teams played the first football match on Thanksgiving?

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#157

When were NFL games first played on Thanksgiving?

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#158

What date will Thanksgiving be in 2022?

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How many days did the Pilgrims cross the Atlantic in?

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#161

On average, how much do turkeys weigh?

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#163

What do Koreans often eat during Chuseok?

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#164

What song did Sarah Josepha Hale write?

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