Thanksgiving - events
Thanksgiving was originally celebrated to give thanks for _____
What is a bountiful/successful harvest?
If thanksgiving dinner had a talent show, which dish would win and why?
Pumpkin Pie , as its sweet and steals the spotlight without even trying
What breakfast trio every South Indian misses living abroad?
Idli, Vada, Dosa
How many U.S Presidents have lived in the White House?
All except John Adams (2nd President) :Due fire and construction
Which U.S. City drops a giant glowing ball on New Year's Eve?
New York City (Times Square)
The big event that happens on TV every thanksgiving morning is __________
What is The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
What's one food everyone pretends to like on Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce. It looks festive and all, but no thanks
What is the unofficial national drink of South India?
Filter Coffee
Which Presidents face is on the $5 Bill?
Abraham Lincoln
Which holiday movie features most # of screen "Injuries" ?
HOME ALONE
Burns, falls, electrocution, facial injury, concussions, sharp object piercing, icy slip disasters, stepping on sharp objects
The holiday that comes after Thanksgiving is _________
Black Friday
Which dish would you fight over in a "last piece wins" battle?
Crispy Edges of the stuffing or the baked casserole
This is guaranteed to be seen in every south Indian kitchen?
Pickles
What's the minimum age to run for U.S. President?
35
Who sang the iconic Christmas hit " All I want for Christmas is You"?
Mariah Carey
The US president that made Thanksgiving a national holiday was _________
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
If Turkey could talk, what would it say this year?
Can we talk about choosing a Plant-based Option next year?
Which city is known as the "Idli Capital" of India?
CHENNAI
Roughly how many women serve in the 119th Congress (House + Senate)
155
All thanks to these folks for roasting cacao beans and creating Choco late/ xocolatl
The Mayans 1500 BCE
Which U.S. President began the tradition of pardoning a turkey?
George H. W. Bush (1989)
What's your Thanksgiving Superpower?
Eating a SECOND plate with ZERO regrets
What is the one ingredient that has numerous uses in a Indian household?
MILK -
Uses: milk/ ghee/ curd/ cheese/ smoothies/ ice cream / chaas / lassi/ Kulfi / curry base/face pack/ medicine/ pooja offerings/ lamps ......
Even Gods are hard to please without it.
Who stands at the very top of the U.S. Capitol dome?
The Statue of Freedom
Which royal duo turned Christmas trees into the "must-have holiday decor" around the world.
Queen Victoria & Prince Albert (1840 -1861)