Thanksgiving around the world
The History of
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True or False? Thanksgiving is celebrated in over 5 countries besides the U.S. around the world.

True!

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What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
100
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.
New York City
100

How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?

About 15 pounds!

100

Which of the following is not a common pie eaten during Thanksgiving? 1.Pumpkin Pie 2.Blueberry Pie 3.Sweet Potato Pie 4.Apple Pie

Blueberry Pie

200

What month is Thanksgiving in Canada celebrated?

October

200
Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
Squanto
200

Who is the Greek goddess of the harvest?

Demeter

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It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.
Minnesota (46.5 million)
200
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey
300

In some places what part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?

The wishbone

300
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
300

How many days was the First Thanksgiving celebrated?

Three days

300
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
300

Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog

c) in a bog

400

What is the biggest Thanksgiving parade in the United States?

The Macy's Thanksgiving parade!

400
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621
c) 1621
400

How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?

3

400
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
400
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Corn
500

What is the Korean Thanksgiving called? 1. Chuseok 2. Chaikong 3. Yongerezich *Note: I made up 2 of these words :)

Chuseok!

500
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache
b) Wampanoag
500

How many different types of pumpkins are there?

45

500
Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields
c) trees!
500

What does the term "cornucopia" mean? 1. Corn husks 2. Horn of Plenty 3. A Greek name 4. A field of corn


Horn of plenty

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