The First Thanksgiving
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the Colonies?
The Mayflower
Do turkeys have bad vision during the day or at night?
Night time
What is the first day of fall? (the date)
September 21
What NFL team has won the most Thanksgiving Day games?
Dallas Cowboys
What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly called?
Black Friday
Where did the pilgrims land in the U.S.? Be specific!
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What state consumes the most Thanksgiving turkey each year?
California
Why is Thanksgiving observed in the fall/autumn season?
Because it is the celebration of the harvest/bounty.
Who does Easton High School play every Thanksgiving Day?
Phillipsburg
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving an official U.S. holdiay?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the year of the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What founding father thought that the turkey should be the official U.S. bird?
Benjamin Franklin
On average, how many seeds does a big carving pumpkin have?
5,000
What sport uses the term "turkey?"
Bowling
What other countries observe Thanksgiving?
Canada, Japan, Brazil, Germany
What were 2 of the food served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, fish, vegetables
How much did the largest Thanksgiving turkey ever weigh?
86 pounds!
What pigment decreases in many plants in autumn, making plants lose their green color?
Chlorophyll
Who holds the record for the most touchdown passes in a single NFL Thanksgiving Day game?
Peyton Manning
What utensils were NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?
forks
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 DAYS!
Does turkey have more protein than chicken or beef, or both?
Both
What is the name of the Goddess of Harvest? (it is also the name of a dwarf planet)
Ceres
Name the tribe that played a game similar to American football between villages in the 1600s and 1700s.
Wampanoag Tribe
What Broadway Musical features a song about the origins of Thanksgiving?
Hamilton