Thanksgiving Trivia
What does the average size turkey weigh in pounds?
15 pounds
This president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
President Lincoln
The First Commandment calls us to do what?
To love God above all things.
What do familes say/do before eating Thanksgiving dinner?
Say Grace / Pray to God
Another word for our Heavenly Father.
God
Name the US State that raises the most turkeys.
Minnesota
During a 2-year period, this president in 1939 changed the celebration date to one week earlier rather than the 4th Thursday in November.
President Roosevelt (FDR)
Name the Gospels of the New Testament.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What Mexican hot drink is often make during Thanksgiving and Chrismas?
Atole
The first 4 books of the New Testament.
Gospels
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
State the reason the holiday had tried to be changed to be one week earlier than set in 1863.
To lengthen the holiday shopping season in hopes to alleviate during the Great Depression.
The value and worth that we share because God created us in his image and likeness (hint: Human _______)
Dignity
What is the most served dessert pie served during Thanksgivng made.
Pumpkin Pie
God's spiritual drink is make from this fruit.
Grapes
Who are the indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving?
The Native Americans
This led to the the first ever prepackaged TV Dinner frozen meal
Thanksgiving Leftovers
Who besides Jesus was raised from the dead?
Lazarus
What is the family likely watching on TV on Thanksgiving Day?
NFL Game
Another word that describes someone who is giving and describes how God wants us to be with our possesions.
Generous
According to the Guiness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh: 45 pounds, 63 pounds, or 86 pounds?
86 pounds
This part of the turkey gets pulled apart by two people in hopes to be granted a wish.
Wishbone
Through this Sacrament we become a child of God and symbolizes cleansing of sin.
Baptism
What do families usually like to do the day after Thanksgiving.
Decorate for Christmas
God shows his love for humanity through his divine ______.
Grace