Halloween
This vegetable is traditionally said to protect against vampires
Garlic
"I'll be back."
Terminator (1984)
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims, a religious group who came to America from this country
England
"Piece of _____" = something that is very easy
cake
"That test was a piece of cake! I definitely got an A."
200
counselor
This is the tradition of children dressing up and going door-to-door asking for candy.
Trick-or-treating
"May the force be with you."
Star Wars (1977)
This was the date of Thanksgiving this year (2024)
November 28
"Spill the ______" = To reveal a secret
beans
"I forgot the proposal was a secret and accidentally spilled the beans last night at dinner."
400
necessary
Originally, this vegetable was carved to make jack-o-lanterns, before pumpkins became popular (two possible answers, just give one)
Turnip or potato
"On Wednesdays we wear pink."
Mean Girls (2004)
This is what the President traditionally does to two turkeys before Thanksgiving
Pardons them
"Kill two _______ with one stone" = Achieve two things with one action
birds
"I want to get more fit and also improve my English, so I kill two birds with one stone by listening to American music in the gym."
600
thorough
This is the highest-grossing horror movie of all time*
It
Jaws
The Exorcist
"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims in this US state
Massachusetts
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it _________." = You can give someone an opportunity, but you can't make them take it.
drink
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."
800
rhythm
Halloween originated in Ireland as a a celebration of the harvest season and was first known by this name
Samhain
"You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!"
A Few Good Men (1992)
Many Americans watch football games on Thanksgiving. Name two NFL teams.
.
"Bite off more than you can _______." = To take on more responsibility than you can handle.
chew
"I might have bitten off more than I can chew with this project."
1000
etiquette