Thanksgiving Food History and Trivia

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What dessert made with pumpkin was popular among early English settlers but not at the first Thanksgiving?

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A custard served in a pumpkin.

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What type of food was definitely not present at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1600s New England?

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Potatoes.

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What type of food, not common on modern Thanksgiving tables, was likely served at the first Thanksgiving meal?

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Seafood.

Front

Which US state is known for raising the most turkeys?

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Minnesota.

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What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish according to a 2020 YouGov poll?

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Mashed potatoes.

Front

What was the primary protein source for the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

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Wildfowl, including ducks and geese.

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What fruit was likely present at the first Thanksgiving feast, despite its modern association with Thanksgiving?

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Cranberries.

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What is the historical significance of the first Thanksgiving?

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It symbolizes cooperation between Pilgrims and Native Americans.

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What traditional Thanksgiving dish is made from bread and often includes herbs and spices?

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Stuffing or dressing.

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What vegetable, commonly associated with Thanksgiving, was not available to the Pilgrims?

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Potatoes.