Thanksgiving History
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
How many sizes does the Grinch's heart grow?
Three sizes.
What are the official 4-H colors?
Green and White
While the name will remind you of Pennsylvania, which city that's home to the National Cornbread Festival is actually located in Marion County, Tennessee?
South Pittsburg
What's the largest and deepest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Where did the Pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which two pantry items are mostly commonly used to help thicken gravy?
Answer: Flour and cornstarch
In the movie ELF, What breakfast staple does Buddy the Elf top all his food with?
Maple syrup
How many counties are served by UT Extension in Tennessee?
95
What "Atomic City" in Tennessee was established in 1942 as a production site for the Manhattan Project?
Oak Ridge
How many bones are in the human body?
206
In 1863, what U.S. president decided that Thanksgiving would be observed on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln.
What Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
In The Polar Express, What is the first gift of Christmas?
A silver bell from Santa’s sleigh
4-H originally had only three H's. In 1911 the 4th was added. Which one was it?
Health
Which out-of-this-world sounding marshmallow and graham snack cake was actually invented very much here on Earth—specifically, by Tennessee’s Chattanooga Bakery?
Moon Pie
On the periodic table, which element is represented by the letter N?
Nitrogen
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
How long can leftover turkey be stored?
Up to four days in the refrigerator
In Home alone, Where is the McCallister family traveling to for Christmas?
Paris, France
National 4-H week is held during this month
October
"Willie the Hillbilly" was once the mascot for what soft drink brand, invented by Tennessee beverage bottlers Barney and Ally Hartman in 1940?
Mountain Dew
How many justices serve on the US Supreme Court?
Nine
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space
The potato
What does Lucy want as a Christmas gift in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Real Estate
What were the very first 4-H clubs originally called before they adopted the name "4-H"?
"Corn Clubs" and "Tomato Clubs"
What Goat breed was created in Tennessee?
Tennessee Fainting Goat, also known as the Myotonic
What does the term “IQ” stand for?
Intelligence Quotient