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Round 1
The Feast
$200
This large bird is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners.
$400
This orange dessert pie is a Thanksgiving classic, often topped with whipped cream.
$600
This Southern casserole tops sweet potatoes with these small toasted confections.
$800
This bread-based side dish, cooked inside or beside the turkey, is also called dressing.
$1000
This tart red condiment, sometimes served as a can-shaped jelly, accompanies the Thanksgiving bird.
History
$200
The Pilgrims sailed to America on this ship in 1620.
$400
This president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.
$600
This Native man famously helped the Pilgrims learn to farm and fish.
$800
The Pilgrims established this Massachusetts colony.
$1000
The first Thanksgiving is traditionally said to have been shared by the Pilgrims and these Native people.
Traditions
$200
This department store hosts a famous Thanksgiving parade in New York City with giant balloons.
$400
Thanksgiving in the U.S. falls on the fourth Thursday of this month.
$600
The wishbone tradition has two people pull until it breaks; the person with the larger piece gets this.
$800
The huge shopping day immediately after Thanksgiving is called this.
$1000
After the Macy's parade, many families tune in to this canine competition that airs each Thanksgiving.
Friendsgiving
$200
When everyone brings a dish to share, the meal is called this type of dinner.
$400
'Friendsgiving' combines Thanksgiving with a gathering of these instead of family.
$600
In 'The One with the Football,' the group competes on Thanksgiving for this trophy, a troll doll glued to a block of wood.
$800
Popularized by the 1994 TV sitcom about six pals, this term describes a modern holiday gathering hosted with peers rather than family.
$1000
Ross flies into a rage when a coworker eats his leftover holiday creation, the one with 'the moist maker' bread in the middle.
Football & Fall
$200
This other NFL team in Texas is a fixture of Thanksgiving Day games.
$400
Watching this sport on TV is a Thanksgiving Day tradition for many families.
$600
This NFL team in Motor City always plays a home game on Thanksgiving.
$800
After the big meal, many people feel sleepy, sometimes blamed on this amino acid in turkey.
$1000
While the NFL plays, many local high schools engage in this long-standing competition on Thanksgiving morning to settle a yearly rivalry.
Give Thanks
$200
Canada celebrates its Thanksgiving in this month, earlier than the U.S.
$400
This word for a big, lavish meal describes the Thanksgiving spread.
$600
The Norman Rockwell painting of a family Thanksgiving is part of his 'Four' these series.
$800
Around the table, many people take turns saying what they are this for.
$1000
The autumn harvest symbol, a curved horn overflowing with produce, is called this.
Double Jeopardy
The Feast
$400
Dorcas Reilly, a chef at the Campbell Soup Company, invented this crunchy-topped vegetable side dish in 1955.
$800
This nut-filled pastry is a staple of the American South, traditionally sweetened with a significant amount of corn syrup or molasses.
$1200
In a culinary context, this thickened sauce is traditionally derived from meat drippings and is essential for topping proteins and starches.
$1600
To achieve the perfect texture for this starchy staple, chefs often recommend using starchy varieties like Russets rather than waxy potatoes.
$2000
These yeast-leavened bakery items are often served warm and are frequently pulled apart to help soak up the last of the plate's savory juices.
History
$400
This leader served as the second governor of the Plymouth Colony and authored the historical account Of Plymouth Plantation.
$800
This governing body issued the first national thanksgiving proclamation in 1777 during the American Revolutionary War.
$1200
While Plymouth was separate, the larger Puritan settlement founded in 1630 to the north was known by this name.
$1600
This prominent author and editor of Godey's Lady's Book tirelessly campaigned for decades to establish a standardized national day of gratitude.
$2000
Issued by George Washington, this specific executive order designated a day of public thanksgiving and prayer for the young republic.
Traditions
$400
This formal executive exercise of clemency officially spares a designated bird from becoming the centerpiece of a holiday meal at the White House.
$800
Originating in the 1920s, this event serves as a massive cultural touchstone for New York City and is famously capped by the arrival of a seasonal visitor.
$1200
This global generosity movement, celebrated annually on the Tuesday following the holiday, encourages individuals and organizations to contribute to charitable causes.
$1600
While the Lions and Cowboys are famous hosts, this specific terminology refers to the long-standing professional football broadcast tradition centered on the holiday.
$2000
Often confused with a different canine competition, this specific event has been a staple of holiday television broadcasting for over a century.
Friendsgiving
$400
This iconic 1965 animated television special features a group of children preparing for a holiday meal that includes toast and jelly beans.
$800
While turkey is the traditional centerpiece, some modern alternative celebrations opt for this lean game meat, which was also famously documented by a folk singer in an 18-minute song.
$1200
This folk singer-songwriter is responsible for the epic narrative song 'Alice's Restaurant Massacree,' which became an accidental holiday anthem after a real-life incident in 1965.
$1600
Instead of a standard potluck, guests at this type of gathering bring copies of their favorite culinary creations to exchange so everyone can replicate the dishes at home.
$2000
This festive DIY centerpiece, often crafted with paper leaves or ornaments, serves as a visual reminder for guests to express their appreciation for one another during the meal.
Football & Fall
$400
Representing the oldest NFL rivalry in existence, this franchise based in the Midwest has played more games against the Chicago Bears than any other opponent.
$800
Before the main meal, many Americans participate in this type of charitable 5K or 10K road race held on the holiday morning.
$1200
This intense collegiate gridiron rivalry between the University of Alabama and Auburn University consistently takes place during the final week of the regular season.
$1600
This professional football organization, a charter member of the NFL, was originally founded in Decatur, Illinois, before moving to its long-time home in 1921.
$2000
First awarded in 1935, this prestigious individual honor is presented annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA football as determined by a panel of media voters.
Give Thanks
$400
This Wampanoag leader, also known as Ousamequin, played a pivotal role in the alliance that preceded the events commemorated in 1621.
$800
Abraham Lincoln formalized the modern holiday date by issuing this specific decree in the midst of the American Civil War.
$1200
This indigenous dish featuring corn and lima beans as its core ingredients was a dietary staple for Wampanoag and English settlers alike.
$1600
Coinciding with the American holiday, this observance held at Plymouth Rock since 1970 highlights the historical perspective of the Wampanoag and other indigenous peoples.
$2000
Before it became a national holiday, rural British communities celebrated this traditional late-autumn festival to mark the successful gathering of crops.
Final Jeopardy · Turkey Day
This annual Thanksgiving morning parade, running since 1924, famously ends with the arrival of this jolly figure to kick off the Christmas season.
