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Presidential Thanksgiving
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The most popular main course served on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey
100
The day after Thanksgiving as referred to by shoppers.
Black Friday
100
The name of the ship that transported groups of English families known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620.
The Mayflower
100
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
the Mayflower
100
The name of the US President who first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving in November.
Abraham Lincoln
200
According to a survey done by NBC Chicago in November 2022, what is the best Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
200
What day of the year do Americans traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday of November
200
The indigenous people of North America who are part of the traditional Thanksgiving story.
Native Americans
(Wampanoag tribe)
200
The English Separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
the Pilgrims
200
The first president to "pardon" a turkey.
John F Kennedy
300
The vegan, vegetarian, non meat version of turkey.
Tofurky?
300
The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted.
Wishbone
300
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak.
the Wattle
300
The name of the Native American who spoke English and taught the pilgrims how to farm.
Squanto
300
The name of the US President who made turkey pardoning an annual event.
George H.W. Bush
400
The red fruit often served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberries
400
What is the name of the race many people run on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey trot
400
How many US Towns are named "Turkey"?
Four - Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina
400
When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
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The name of the US President who declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
James Madison
500
When was the first recorded recipe for "modern" pumpkin pie published, called "Pompkin Pudding"?
1796
500
The type of meat the native Americans brought to the first Thanksgiving.
deer (venison)
500
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia
500
The number of days the first Thanksgiving celebration lasted.
3 days
500
The name of the US President who refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
Thomas Jefferson
He opposed days of Thanksgiving because they were remnants of Britain's reign over the American colonies.