Old thanksgiving
new thanksgiving
Food and drink
100

Q: How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

  • A: Three days
100

Which Founding Father called the turkey a "bird of courage," and wanted it to be the national bird?
 

A: Benjamin Franklin.

100

How many ridges are there on a 14-ounce can of 

Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce


 

A: 17 ridges.

200

Q: Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

  • A: George Washington
200

What year did Snoopy first appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
 

A2: 1968

200

What is the recommended safe internal temperature for a cooked turkey?
 

A: 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.

300

Which food was common at the first Thanksgiving but is not always eaten today?

Rice

300

 Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually?
 

A4: Minnesota

300

 How many calories does the average American consume during a typical Thanksgiving dinner?
 

A: Approximately 3,000 calories for the main meal alone, and potentially up to 4,500 total throughout the day with appetizers and drinks.

400

Which Native American tribe joined the Pilgrims for the feast?

The Wampanoag tribe

400

Q: True or False: The Pilgrims called themselves "Pilgrims"?
 

A: False. They referred to themselves as "Saints" or "Separatists". The term "Pilgrims" wasn't widely used until the 1800s.

400
  • Which turkey gobbles, the male or female? 

male

500

 Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday?


A: New York was the first state to officially recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday.

500

 What type of meat was actually the main dish at the first Thanksgiving, instead of turkey?

Dear

500
  • What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"? 

Answer: Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans

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