Thanksgiving Trivia Questions & Answers

Can you smell this roasted Turkey coming from the kitchen? Mmm, yes. And the warm glow of family chatter that surrounds you? It is this time of the year when the Thanksgiving table becomes more than just a food place – it is where memories are being made.

So, as you have finished the pumpkin pie, why not gather everyone for something extra special?

Imagine the joyful expressions with delight on everyone’s faces as you introduce them to the Thanksgiving trivia game, where laughs, friendly competition, and teamwork take center stage.

Aunt Karen probably thinks she knows everything about Thanksgiving history, but will she guess the top answer? And Uncle Bob? He might be a turkey-carving pro, but can he name the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes? Oh, and do not forget about the kids. They are also in it for fun! And who knows, maybe they will surprise you with their knowledge of the best Thanksgiving movies and beat the rest of the family!

The dishes are cleared, and everyone settles in – it is time. Bring on the fun and excitement of Quizado Thanksgiving Trivia!

Bring the Family Together with the Ultimate Thanksgiving Trivia Game

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful and magical times of the year that pulls all the family and friends together.

Not to mention the delicious feast sharing and creating long-lasting memories. But what if you could add more spice to the holiday fun and make this day really unforgettable?

It’s not only an ice-breaker solution to get the conversation started or the post-dinner activity, but it’s also a great way to bring everyone together and keep your family and friends engaged.

This year, you can make your Thanksgiving gathering even more memorable and special by having everyone participate in a Family Feud-style trivia game that will have your loved ones laughing and competing for the top spot.

Organize Your Thanksgiving Trivia Game with Quizado

Thanksgiving trivia adds an extra layer of excitement to your gathering, and with Quizado, it’s never been easier to set up a game that the whole family can enjoy.

Quizado is an interactive software with customization options to blend the fun and excitement of the game with friendly competition between your family members and friends. Furthermore, its Family Feud-stye format ensures a lively but competitive atmosphere that motivates everyone.

Hosting a Thanksgiving trivia game is a fantastic way to break the ice, especially when your extended family members or new friends are coming to join you on this day.

With Quizado, you encourage interactions, fuel lighthearted competition, and add extra fun to the day. Best of all, Quizado makes it easy to set up, so you can focus on enjoying the holiday rather than stressing over the details. Plus, we included categories ranging from Thanksgiving history to fun facts about food, movies, and traditions. Therefore, there’s something for everyone.

Sample Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Answers

We are aware of people’s various interests and knowledge levels. Hence, we’ve prepared sample Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers. These include Thanksgiving history, food, movies, and TV Specials. Also Thanksgiving American traditions have not been left out.

Therefore, everyone can find the perfect question to come up with the top-brilliant answers. You can use these in Quizado’s game simulator or jot them down for a casual game at the dinner table. Feel free to customize the questions and categories to suit your group!

1. Name a dish commonly served at Thanksgiving dinner.

• Turkey
• Mashed Potatoes
• Stuffing
• Cranberry Sauce
• Green Beans

2. Name a dessert people eat on Thanksgiving.

• Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Pie
• Pecan Pie
• Cheesecake
• Brownies

3. Name a type of meat served at Thanksgiving besides turkey.

• Ham
• Roast beef
• Chicken
• Duck
• Pork

4. Name a vegetable commonly seen at Thanksgiving dinner.

• Green Beans
• Sweet Potatoes
• Carrots
• Brussels Sprouts
• Corn

5. Name a way to cook a turkey.

• Roasting
• Frying
• Grilling
• Smoking
• Baking

6. Name a food typically made from leftovers after Thanksgiving.

• Turkey Sandwich
• Turkey Soup
• Casserole
• Turkey Pot Pie
• Salad

7. Name a popular Thanksgiving side dish.

• Stuffing
• Mashed Potatoes
• Gravy
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Green Bean Casserole

8. Name a type of bread served at Thanksgiving.

• Dinner Rolls
• Cornbread
• Biscuits
• Sourdough
• Baguette

9. Name a spice often used in Thanksgiving cooking.

• Sage
• Rosemary
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Thyme

10. Name a fruit used in Thanksgiving dishes.

• Cranberries
• Apples
• Pears
• Oranges
• Figs

11. Name a food you might find in a Thanksgiving stuffing.

• Bread
• Sausage
• Celery
• Onions
• Apples

12. Name something you put gravy on at Thanksgiving.

• Turkey
• Mashed potatoes
• Stuffing
• Biscuits
• Vegetables

13. Name a dish that features cranberries.

• Cranberry Sauce
• Cranberry Relish
• Cranberry Salad
• Cranberry Stuffing
• Cranberry Pie

14. Name a way people prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving.

• Mashed
• Roasted
• Baked
• Scalloped
• Gratin

15. Name a type of pie often served on Thanksgiving.

• Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Pie
• Pecan Pie
• Sweet Potato Pie
• Blueberry Pie

16. Name a drink commonly served at Thanksgiving.

• Apple Cider
• Wine
• Water
• Beer
• Sparkling water

17. Name a sauce that is commonly served at Thanksgiving.

• Gravy
• Cranberry sauce
• Applesauce
• Cheese Sauce
• Butter Sauce

18. Name something you stuff inside a turkey.

• Stuffing
• Vegetables
• Herbs
• Bread
• Rice

19. Name a snack you might serve before Thanksgiving dinner.

• Cheese Platter
• Crackers
• Deviled Rggs
• Vegetables & Dip
• Nuts

20. Name a herb used to season a Thanksgiving turkey.

• Sage
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Parsley
• Oregano

21. Name a Thanksgiving tradition people follow.

• Family Dinner
• Watching Football
• Thanksgiving Parade
• Giving Thanks
• Breaking the Wishbone

22. Name a reason people give thanks on Thanksgiving.

• Family
• Health
• Friends
• Job
• Freedom

23. Name a type of prayer said on Thanksgiving.

• Grace Before Meals
• Thanksgiving Prayer
• Family Blessing
• Moment of Silence
• Gratitude Prayer

24. Name a holiday closely associated with Thanksgiving.

• Christmas
• Black Friday
• Hanukkah
• Kwanzaa
• New Year's Eve

25. Name a tradition after Thanksgiving dinner.

• Watching Football
• Napping
• Eating Dessert
• Taking a walk
• Playing games

26. Name a reason someone might travel for Thanksgiving.

• To Visit Family
• Vacation
• Tradition
• To See Friends
• Holiday event

27. Name something people do before Thanksgiving dinner.

• Cook
• Set the Table
• Watch TV
• Say Grace
• Serve Appetizers

28. Name a popular activity during Thanksgiving weekend.

• Shopping on Black Friday
• Watching Football
• Traveling
• Visiting Friends
• Cooking

29. Name a type of Thanksgiving decoration.

• Pumpkins
• Cornucopia
• Fall Leaves
• Turkey Figurines
• Candles

30. Name a color associated with Thanksgiving.

• Orange
• Brown
• Yellow
• Red
• Gold

31. Name something you might hang on your door for Thanksgiving.

• Wreath
• Fall Leaves
• Turkey Decoration
• Welcome Sign
• Harvest-Themed Decor

32. Name a famous Thanksgiving parade.

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Detroit Thanksgiving Parade
• Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
• Houston Thanksgiving Parade

33. Name something people fight about on Thanksgiving.

• Politics
• Family Drama
• Football Teams
• Food Preferences
• Who's Hosting

34. Name something you do to prepare the house for Thanksgiving.

• Clean the House
• Decorate
• Set the Table
• Prepare Food
• Invite Guests

35. Name a famous Thanksgiving tradition in New York City.

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center
• Watching Broadway Performances in the Parade
• Shopping in Manhattan
• Visiting Central Park

36. Name a chore someone might do after Thanksgiving dinner.

• Wash Dishes
• Put Away Leftovers
• Clear the Table
• Clean the Kitchen
• Take out theTtrash

37. Name a football team that traditionally plays on Thanksgiving.

• Detroit Lions
• Dallas Cowboys
• Buffalo Bills
• Chicago Bears
• Green Bay Packers

38. Name a month when people begin planning for Thanksgiving.

• October
• September
• November
• August
• June

39. Name something people look forward to about Thanksgiving.

• The Food
• Seeing Family
• The Long Weekend
• Watching Football
• The Parade

40. Name a famous figure from the first Thanksgiving.

• Pilgrims
• Native Americans
• Squanto
• William Bradford
• Myles Standish

41. Name a country that celebrates a similar holiday to Thanksgiving.

• Canada
• Germany
• Japan
• Liberia
• South Korea

42. Name something that might be part of a Thanksgiving play in school.

• Pilgrims
• Native Americans
• The Mayflower
• Harvest festival
• Squanto

43. Name a common theme in Thanksgiving history lessons.

• Pilgrims and Native Americans
• Harvest celebration
• The Mayflower
• The first Thanksgiving
• Colonial life

44. Name a symbol of Thanksgiving.

• Turkey
• Cornucopia
• Pumpkins
• Pilgrims
• Fall leaves

45. Name a game people play after Thanksgiving dinner.

• Charades
• Board Games
• Football
• Cards
• Pictionary

46. Name something you might watch on TV on Thanksgiving.

• Football
• Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Thanksgiving Movies
• Holiday Specials
• News

47. Name a type of dance performed in Thanksgiving parades.

• Ballet
• Tap Dance
• Cheerleading Routines
• Folk Dance
• Jazz Dance

48. Name something people write on Thanksgiving cards.

• Thank you
• Happy Thanksgiving
• Grateful for you
• Blessings to you
• Wishing you joy

49. Name a famous Thanksgiving balloon in the Macy's Parade.

• Snoopy
• Pikachu
• SpongeBob SquarePants
• Charlie Brown
• Hello Kitty

50. Name a type of Thanksgiving charity event.

• Food Drive
• Soup Kitchen Volunteer
• Turkey Trot
• Fundraising Dinner
• Blanket Drive

51. Name an outdoor activity people do on Thanksgiving.

• Playing Football
• Going for a Walk
• Running a Turkey Trot
• Playing Catch
• Hiking

52. Name a popular Thanksgiving movie.

• A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
• Home for the Holidays
• Free Birds
• The Blind Side

53. Name a TV show that has Thanksgiving-themed episodes.

• Friends
• How I Met Your Mother
• Modern Family
• The Simpsons
• The Office

54. Name a children’s activity for Thanksgiving.

• Coloring Pages
• Making Handprint Turkeys
• Thanksgiving Crafts
• Watching Thanksgiving Cartoons
• Playing Board Games

55. Name a U.S. state famous for its Thanksgiving traditions.

• Massachusetts
• New York
• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• Texas

56. Name a city that hosts a famous Thanksgiving parade.

• New York
• Philadelphia
• Detroit
• Chicago
• Houston

57. Name a famous person who has hosted a Thanksgiving parade.

• Al Roker
• Matt Lauer
• Hoda Kotb
• Meredith Vieira
• Kelly Ripa

58. Name a type of performer you might see in a Thanksgiving parade.

• Marching Bands
• Dancers
• Celebrities
• Musicians
• Singers

59. Name something you might use to serve Thanksgiving dinner.

• Platter
• Gravy Boat
• Serving Spoon
• Carving Knife
• Tongs

60. Name a flower used in Thanksgiving centerpieces.

• Sunflowers
• Chrysanthemums
• Roses
• Dahlias
• Carnations

61. Name something pilgrims brought on the Mayflower.

• Food
• Clothing
• Tools
• Weapons
• Livestock

62. Name a Native American tribe involved in the first Thanksgiving.

• Wampanoag
• Narragansett
• Pequot
• Mohegan
• Penobscot

63. Name something you associate with the first Thanksgiving.

• Pilgrims
• Native Americans
• Harvest
• Sharing Food
• Peace

64. Name an object pilgrims used during Thanksgiving.

• Table
• Plates
• Bowls
• Cooking Pots
• Fire

65. Name a tool used by Native Americans in Thanksgiving history.

• Bow and Arrow
• Tomahawk
• Canoe
• Fishing Net
• Spear

66. Name something you might take a picture of on Thanksgiving.

• Family
• The Dinner Table
• The Turkey
• The Kids
• Decorations

67. Name a famous Thanksgiving song or jingle.

• Over the River and Through the Woods
• The Thanksgiving Song (Adam Sandler)
• We Gather Together
• Jingle Bells (Thanksgiving version)
• Turkey in the Straw

68. Name something you do on the morning of Thanksgiving.

• Watch the Parade
• Cook
• Set the Table
• Sleep In
• Drink Coffee

69. Name a food you might burn while cooking on Thanksgiving.

• Turkey
• Rolls
• Pie
• Stuffing
• Vegetables

70. Name a reason a family member might not show up to Thanksgiving dinner.

• Travel Issues
• Work
• Illness
• Family Conflict
• Forgot the Date

71. Name a type of cheese used in Thanksgiving recipes.

• Cheddar
• Cream cheese
• Brie
• Parmesan
• Mozzarella

72. Name a word you associate with Thanksgiving.

• Gratitude
• Feast
• Family
• Tradition
• Harvest

73. Name a kind of gravy served at Thanksgiving.

• Turkey Gravy
• Giblet Gravy
• Mushroom Gravy
• Beef Gravy
• Vegetable Gravy

74. Name a topping you put on mashed potatoes.

• Gravy
• Butter
• Cheese
• Bacon bits
• Chives

75. Name something kids do to help on Thanksgiving.

• Set the Table
• Help Cook
• Clean Up
• Serve Drinks
• Make Decorations

76. Name something you might forget to buy for Thanksgiving.

• Napkins
• Butter
• Cranberries
• Extra chairs
• Drinks

77. Name a reason someone might not like Thanksgiving.

• Family Drama
• Doesn't Like Turkey
• Too Much Cooking
• Too Much Food
• Travel stress

78. Name a famous Thanksgiving-themed book or story.

• The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh
• Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims
• The Night Before Thanksgiving by Natasha Wing
• Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende and Harry Devlin
• Thank You, Sarah by Laurie Halse Anderson

79. Name a place people might volunteer on Thanksgiving.

• Soup Kitchen
• Homeless Shelter
• Food Bank
• Community Center
• Church

80. Name a reason people might start their Thanksgiving shopping early.

• Avoiding Crowds
• Sales and Discounts
• Preparing for Guests
• Finding Special Items
• Early Holiday Planning

81. Name a Thanksgiving movie that isn't animated.

• "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"
• "Home for the Holidays"
• "Pieces of April"
• "The Blind Side"
• "Dutch"

82. Name a non-food item that people commonly donate during Thanksgiving.

• Clothing
• Toys
• Blankets
• Hygiene Products
• Household Goods

83. Name a reason Thanksgiving is celebrated at different times around the world.

• Different Harvest Seasons
• Cultural Traditions
• Local Historical Events
• Climate Variations
• National Holidays' Influence

84. Name a common Thanksgiving myth or misconception.

• Turkeys can’t fly
• Thanksgiving is only about Pilgrims and Native Americans
• The first Thanksgiving was entirely peaceful
• Turkey is the most popular dish historically
• Thanksgiving originated in the early 1900s

85. Name a Thanksgiving-themed game or activity that families might play.

• Thanksgiving Bingo
• Charades with Thanksgiving Themes
• Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
• Pictionary with Thanksgiving Words
• Scavenger Hunt for Thanksgiving Decorations

To enhance your Thanksgiving trivia experience, encourage your family or friends to come up with their Thanksgiving-themed trivia questions or dive into other fun categories like the most challenging trivia questions and answers or alcohol trivia questions. The possibilities are endless!

Check out our blog for more suggestions and entertaining trivia question sets!

How to Set Up a Thanksgiving Trivia Night with Quizado

Quizado makes it pretty simple to host a trivia night. However, we have prepared a short guide for you to prepare the best trivia game you have ever played. Follow the steps below, and your Thanksgiving trivia will be noteworthy.

1. Create your teams: Split your family and friends into competing teams. The original Family Feud style is based on two teams with five members in each. However, if your group is larger than ten people, Quizado is there for you. In the app, you can customize up to six teams!

2. Customize your trivia: To personalize the quiz, use the Quizado Thanksgiving questions and answers. To enhance your experience, you can add more different themes or use the implemented pre-made Quizado question sets.

3. Set the rules: Establish how many questions each round includes, and set up the scoring system. Lastly, choose one person who will be the host.

4. Prizes: For a better game experience, we recommend thinking of Thanksgiving-themed prizes for the winning team. Although unnecessary, it will absolutely add some light and caring aspects to the game.

5. Start the game: Connect your phone or tablet as a buzzer and use the option to connect the external display, to feel the atmosphere of a real show. Quizado’s interactive format will keep score for you, and its easy-to-use interface makes running the game a breeze.

6. Crown the winners: After all rounds, see which team has earned the most points. Reward the winners with prizes (if you decide to prepare one) or celebrate their victory!

Fun Ideas to Use Trivia for Thanksgiving Celebrations

Thanksgiving trivia doesn’t have to be a main event. There are plenty of creative ways to incorporate your Thanksgiving celebration. And we present some of them:

• Pre-dinner Entertainment: While waiting for the turkey to finish roasting, gather your guests for a quick trivia round to build anticipation for the meal. Quick advice: use the questions directly associated with the Thanksgiving dishes and meals to get an immense appetite

• Post-dinner Game: As your food coma hops in, shake off the drowsiness with a trivia competition after the pumpkin pie dessert. It’s a great way to keep everyone engaged and awake!

• A New Thanksgiving Tradition: Make trivia a staple of your annual Thanksgiving gathering. You can even keep score year after year to see which family members are the reigning champions!

Ready to Start Your Thanksgiving Trivia Tradition?

Quizado makes it easier to add trivia to your Thanksgiving celebration and start a new tradition. It helps you create a memorable experience filled with joy, gratefulness, and laughter blended with connection and competition. With Quizado, you can start a new holiday tradition and enjoy the benefits of a Thanksgiving trivia game that brings your loved ones closer together.

To get started, head over to Quizado and start customizing your own Thanksgiving trivia game, or download the game right now.