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Let's see if you know your facts about the holiday of Thanksgiving. You will be given a series of questions, and demonstrate what you think is the answer to the question. The answered will be revealed and keep track of the number of points you've earned. Good Luck!

1. How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

102

202

1. How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

202

102

1. How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

102

The Mayflower carried 102 passengers, who were a mix of Protestant Separatists (called "Saints") and others (called "strangers"). It also had a crew of around 30 people. The passengers included men, women, children, and servants of various professions.

2. Referred to as the “pumpkin capital” of the U.S., what town is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant?

Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

Morton, Illinois

2. Referred to as the “pumpkin capital” of the U.S., what town is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant?

Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

Morton, Illinois

2. Referred to as the “pumpkin capital” of the U.S., what town is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant?

Morton, Illinois

Morton, Illinois, is considered the "Pumpkin Capital of the World" because the Nestlé/Libby's plant located there processes about 85% of the world's canned pumpkin.

3. According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

1997

2007

3. According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

2007

1997

3. According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

2007

While the term is relatively new (first recorded in 2007), the idea of celebrating with friends is not. The concept can be seen in early examples like the TV show Friends or even the mid-1960s gatherings hosted by Alice Brock.

4. According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

4. According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

4. According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Green Bean Casserole

This dish consistently ranks as the least popular in surveys, with many people disliking it due to its traditional preparation using canned ingredients.

5. In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.

POTATO

CORN

5. In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.

POTATO

CORN

5. In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.

POTATO

In 1995, the potato was the first vegetable grown in space, with leaves from the plant sent into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. This NASA experiment demonstrated that tubers could develop without gravity, paving the way for future space agriculture to support long-term missions.

6. On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?

100,000

200,000

6. On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?

200,000

100,000

6. On average, how many questions does the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line field from callers during the holiday season?

100,000

The "Butterball hotline" is officially called the Turkey Talk-Line and is a free service for turkey cooking and preparation advice, available by phone, text, or chat during the holiday season.

7. What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?

Adam Sandler

Jimmy Fallon

7. What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?

Adam Sandler

Jimmy Fallon

7. What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on Saturday Night Live in 1992?

Adam Sandler

"The Thanksgiving Song" (also known as "Happy Thanksgiving") is a song performed by Adam Sandler discussing Thanksgiving.

8. What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?

Boater

Capotain

8. What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?

Capotain

Boater

8. What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?

Capotain

A Pilgrim hat is called a capotain or sometimes a flat-topped hat. It was a tall, narrow-brimmed hat with a flat top that was popular in England in the 1600s and worn by Pilgrims and Puritans when they settled in North America.

9. What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

Argosy

Cornucopia

9. What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

Argosy

Cornucopia

9. What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

Cornucopia

Cornucopia comes from the Late Latin cornu copiae, which translates literally as “horn of plenty.” A traditional staple of feasts, the cornucopia is believed to represent the horn of a goat from Greek mythology.

10. Snoopy first made his appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in what year

1958

1968

10. Snoopy first made his appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in what year

1968

1958

10. Snoopy first made his appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in what year

1968

Snoopy has been a regular presence in the parade since 1968 and holds the record for the most appearances and the most unique balloon variants of any character. His balloon has been redesigned several times over the decades, with nine different variants in total.