Thankful
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved as a possible good luck charm?
Wishbone
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
What two football teams traditionally host a Thanksgiving Day Football game?
Detroit Lions (Hosting since 1934)
Dallas Cowboys (Hosted since 1966)
This traditional Thanksgiving food is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Corn
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.
Cranberry Sauce
What is an adult male turkey called?
HINT: There are two names
Tom or Gobbler
What was the name of the Native American tribe that celebrated Thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held in?
New York City
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
Who is on the last float on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Santa Claus
What is the percentages of light and dark meat on an average cooked turkey?
*HINT: Percentages must = 100%
70% Light Meat
30% Dark Meat
In 1863, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the 'symbol of plenty' that features a horn overflowing with flowers/fruit/corn?
Cornucopia
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Snoopy
What kind of food is a pumpkin?
Fruit
Where do wild turkeys sleep?
In Trees (Preferably oak!)
How many days is it said that the first Thanksgiving lasted?
HINT: Under 10
Three Days
Which State grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
What onomatopoeia is used for turkeys?
gobble, gobble
What dance is based on the animal many people eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey Trot
What state produces the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
HINT: Sometime in the 1600's
1621
Each year at Thanksgiving, the president of the United States receives a gift of two live turkeys. At a White House ceremony, the president traditionally ______ the National Thanksgiving Turkeys so they can live on a farm.
Pardons
The world's largest pumpkin pie weighed how many pounds?
HINT: Under 10,000
About 3,700 Pounds
Why did the pilgrims come to America?
Religious Freedom