First Thanksgiving
Make it Official
Turkey Trivia
The morning After
Then or Now?
100
This group of people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life and freedom of this.
What is the Pilgrims and religion.
100
This president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. Better late than never!
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
What does the Tom turkey say? And, no, its not ring ting ting...
What is gobble gobble gobble?
100
This day after Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season. Yawn, its still dark outside!
What is Black Friday?
100
Then, now or both? pumpkins pies and cranberries
What is now?
200
This grand blossom carried hopeful men, women and children to the new world.
What is the Mayflower
200
This man wanted the turkey to be our national bird. Frankly, I'm glad the eagle won out.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
200
This is the most popular way to eat leftover turkey the next day. Dagwood would be so pleased.
What is a sandwich?
200
Started in the 1920's, this parade tradition has been a highlight of the day after Thanksgiving due to the benevolence and advertising prowess of this mega retailer.
What is Macy's?
200
lobster and chestnuts
What is then?
300
Unlike Uncle Charlie, who only stays long enough to eat enough for three people and then watch the game, this group of native people stayed for no less than 3 days on the first Thanksgiving.
What are the Wampanoag?
300
On October 3, 1863, Thanksgiving was officially set to the be on the last Thursday in November. However, in 1939, this president of the United States proclaimed that Thanksgiving would be on the 23rd not the 30th as a way to spur economic growth and extend the Christmas shopping season. No teddy bear here though.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
300
Although many of us look for the 25 pounders to roast for our well fed fams, the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is closer to this number.
What is 15 Lbs?
300
Thanksgiving is not the only time of year Americans like to eat turkey. On average, Americans eat this much turkey every year per person.
What is 16-18 pounds?
300
forks, milk and corn on the cob?
What is now?
400
After several setbacks and a few false starts, the first of our Thanksgiving revelers didn't actually set foot on their new land till this month and year. I wonder if they shaved?
What is November 1621?
400
Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation has presented 2 dressed turkies and 1 live turkey to the president of the United States. The 1 lucky turkey every year has received one of these from the our Commander in Chief. He then gets to live out his days in poultry paradise.
What is a presidential pardon.
400
True or false Turkey has more protein than either chicken or beef?
What is true?
400
Spurred on by increased technology and the wide use of the internet, retailers have now termed this first Monday after Thanksgiving this. Its not just for robots though.
What is Cyber Monday?
400
maple syrup, eggs and goat cheese
What is then?
500
Not a very soft spot to land, this is the historical name given to the place where our buckle and bonnet brigade finally jumped ship.
What is Plymouth Rock?
500
Although, Thanksgiving is widely considered an American holiday, it is also celebrated by our neighbors to the North the second Monday of this month.
What is October?
500
A large group of cattle is a herd, a large group of geese is a gaggle, a large group of turkeys is one of these.
What is a flock?
500
Although scientists dispute the validity of the claim, many people claim to wake late the day after Thanksgiving, because of this chemical found in turkey that is said to make you sleepy.
What is tryptophan?
500
A time to celebrate all the blessings that we are thankful for.
What is both?
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