Past Thanksgivings
What century did Thanksgiving begin?
17th century
Do Americans prefer pumpkin or apple pie?
Apple Pie!!
Where are the pilgrims from?
**Bonus!! What continet?**
England (Europe)
Thanksgiving happens the ___ week of ________.
Thanksgiving happens the 4th week of November.
What is the day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year?
Black Friday!
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
**Bonus!! How many calories are expected?**
4,500
**Bonus, 1700**
When does Canada celabrate Thanksgiving?
(The __ week in _____)
The second week of October.
Name one Football Match this Thanksgiving.
**Bonus!! Name Multiple. (If you get one wrong, no points)
Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions
Washington Football Team vs. Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abe Lincoln
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
**Bonus points!! Name multiple (If you get one wrong, no points)**
Venison, swan, duck, and goose.
(If you named one, you are correct.)
Which tangy item is included in approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals?
Cranberry Sauce
What do Koreans cook during Chuseok, their Thanksgiving?
a. Turkey
b. Rice cakes
c. A slaughtered goat
B. Rice Cakes
What 2 NFL teams normally play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve?
a) Pumpkin Pie
b) Yams
c) Cranberry Sauce
Pumpkin Pies!!
(There were NO ovens.)
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
4
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing!
Which is the only place in Australia that celebrates Thanksgiving?
a. Marshall islands
b. Fiji
c. Norfolk islands
c. Norfolk islands
A giant ballon of this character has appered at the Macy's parade more times than any other. What is the name of this character?
Snoopy!
The Mayflower carried about how many pilgrims?
100
What was the first year the Macy's Thanksgiving parade was held?
**Bonus Points!! What day?**
1924
November 27
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California!
**No surprise, California have the biggest population (in the USA)**
Which culture Birthed the idea of the horn of plenty, cornucopia?
Greek Culture
Where did the first Turkey Trot happen (in the USA)?
**Bonus!! What was the first year it happend?**
Buffalo, New York
**November 26, 1896**
Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
Squanto