Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions
Presidential Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving History
Biblical Feasts
Haiku on the Menu
100
This is the second most popular main dish for Thanksgiving dinner
What is Ham?
100
A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning
What is a Turkey Trot?
100
This President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving.
Who is George Washington?
100
Though this song is thought of s a Christmas song, it was actually written to be sung on Thanksgiving Day.
What is Jingle Bells?
100
In Genesis 18, Abraham prepares a meal of cakes, a calf, and curds for these three mysterious visitors.
Who are the three men/angels?
100
Warm clouds on the plate,
Carved rivers pour down the hills—
A quiet starch sighs.
What is mashed potatoes?
200
This process refers to soaking meat in a saltwater solution, to make it juicier.
What is brining?
200
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
What is a cornucopia?
200
This president was the first to "pardon" a turkey.
Who is John F Kennedy?
200
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
Who were Pilgrims?
200
At the Last Supper, Jesus identifies this food as His body.
What is bread?
200
Bronze moon on the crust,
Sweet steam rising like a hymn—
Autumn in one slice.
What is pumpkin pie?
400
Per the USDA, Turkey should be cooked to this internal temperature
What is 165F
400
This department store is known for their extravagant Thanksgiving parade.
What is Macys?
400
This president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
400
The First Thanksgiving took place in this New England City.
What is Plymouth, Massachusetts?
400
This Old Testament king held a blasphemous feast using vessels taken from the temple, right before a “handwriting on the wall” incident.
Who is Belshazzar?
400
Ruby wall that shakes,
Keeps the memory of its can—
A ridged, wobbling jewel.
What is jellied cranberry sauce?
600
Green Bean casserole was invented by this company
What is Campbell Soup Company?
600
This profession shows the 24 hours after Thanksgiving to be their busiest time of year.
What is Plumbing? AKA Brown Friday
600
This President made turkey pardoning an annual event.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
600
The name of the indigenous tribe of people who met and assisted the pilgrims.
Who are the Wampanoag tribe?
600
In Exodus 12, Israelites are commanded to eat this meal in haste, with staff in hand and sandals on, marking the beginning of Passover.
What is the lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs?
600
Forest of green spears,
Hidden under creamy snow,
Crowned with crispy thrones.
What is green bean casserole?
800
These four ingredients are needed for a basic pie crust.
What is flour, salt, water, and fat (butter/shortening)?
800
This NFL football Franchise has the most Thanksgiving games played.
Who are the Detroit Lions with 81?
800
This President declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
800
The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. is actually held in this city, not NYC.
What is Philadelphia
800
In 2 Kings 4, Elisha miraculously neutralizes poison in this prophet’s stew by adding an ingredient that would normally do nothing to fix toxic food.
What are flour / meal?
800
Bronze mountain of heat,
Harvest winds beneath the wings—
Feast shaped into flame.
What is roast turkey?
1000
Cranberries were originally named after their pink blossoms. Pilgrims believed they looked like this long-legged wading bird.
What is a sandhill crane? i.e. "crane-berries"
1000
This tradition of breaking poultries furcula, or wishbone, is attributed to this European indigenous group.
Who are the Etruscans?
1000
This President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
1000
While there was no turkey served at the first Thanksgiving, the meal would have predominately been this New World staple.
What is Venison?
1000
At this Old Testament feast, recorded in Kings 8 and 2 Chronicles 7, Solomon offered so many sacrifices that the bronze altar could not contain them, forcing the priests to consecrate the courtyard's center for additional offerings.
What is the Feast of Dedication of the Temple? (also acceptable: the temple dedication during Sukkot).
1000
Deep amber mirror,
Secrets set in sugared stone—
Autumn’s heartbeat cracks.
What is pecan pie?