History
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
When is the Texas A&M versus t.u. game being played this year?
Saturday November 30
Who brought the mashed potatoes today?
Whitney
How many million rolls are purchased in the U.S. the week of Thanksgiving? A) Less than 20, B) Between 20-30, C) Between 30-40, D) More than 40
D) More than 40
What time did we sit down to lunch today?
12:17 to be exact (but will take within a 15 minute range)
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
When was the first year a football game was played on Thanksgiving? Hint: It was the same year that Texas A&M was founded🙂
1876
Which side dish is statistically Americans' favorite?
Stuffing (dressing)
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner? (a range)
3000 to 4500
How old are each of the five kids here?
Waverley-18, Grace-15, Willa-15, Will-14, Jack-13
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving day parade?
1924
What is the award that was given to the NFL Thanksgiving game MVP yearly by John Madden?
The "Turkey Leg"
What is the most disliked Thanksgiving food by Americans?
Cranberry
The week of Thanksgiving, about how much is spent on seasoned breadcrumbs for stuffing? A) $30 million, B) $60 million, C) $90 million, D) $120 million
C) $90 million
What county are we currently in?
Burleson County
Who was the first U.S. president to pardon a turkey?
Name the 3 NFL matchups being played today
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions, NY Giants vs Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers
How many pounds does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 lbs
Which reason for celebrating Thanksgiving applies to the LEAST amount of Americans? A) To watch football, B) To give something back, C) To eat a good meal, D) To remember history
A) To watch football
Which U.S. state is home to the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Which U.S. president refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a federal holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
How many times have A&M and t.u. played each other in football?
118 times
What are male and female turkeys called?
Male: toms, Female: hens
What percentage of Americans say they plan to actually purchase something in person on Black Friday this year? A)14%, B)22%, C)36%, D) 48%
C)36%
How many pilgrims came over on the Mayflower?
102