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True or False: In Germany, Thanksgiving is called "'Erster Feiertag".
False, 'Erster Feiertag' means Christmas.
Which founding father wanted a turkey to be the USA's national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
About how many pounds of cranberry sauce are purchased for Thanksgiving?
a) 80 million
b) 67 million
c) 90.5 million
d) 70 million
a) 80 million
What year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
In Canada, when is Thanksgiving Observed?
The second Monday of October.
What president spared a turkey after his child begged to keep it?
John F. Kennedy (Fun Fact: 3 days after doing so, he got assassinated.)
What meat is the most common to be eaten (after turkey of course) on Thanksgiving?
Were there more women or men at the first Thanksgiving?
Men, only 5 women were present.
In which one of these countries/nations is Thanksgiving NOT recognized as an official holiday?
a) Liberia
b) Grenada
c) Brazil
c) Brazil
On average, how old does a wild turkey live?
3-5 years
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
2500-4500 calories
What tribe were the native Americans from that celebrated this event?
Wampanoag
What nation celebrates Thanksgiving on the first Monday of October?
Saint Lucia
What came first, the country of Turkey, or the bird?
The country, though the bird is named after it.
Which one of these dishes is NOT on the top ten of most popular dishes on this holiday?
a) mashed potatoes
b) corn casserole
c) pecan pie
d) gravy
c) pecan pie
How did the pilgrims celebrate the harvest, which led to the native Americans being sent to investigate?
Firing their guns in the air
In South Korea, what is the common dish to eat on Thanksgiving?
Sweet & Spicy Braised Turkey
What is a male turkey called?
How much weight does the average American gain after eating Thanksgiving dinner?
1/8 pound
Who wrote the only surviving account of the first Thanksgiving?
Edward Winslow