Thanksgiving History
What is the race many people run on Thanksgiving morning called?
Turkey Trot
What is the most popular dessert on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What does TDA stand for?
Text-Dependent Analysis
What is Mr. Bednar's favorite Disney+ TV show?
The Mandalorian
What is the day after Thanksgiving called and what happens on it?
Black Friday.
It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices and often open early, sometimes as early as midnight or even on Thanksgiving.
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
What was the name of the main character in Red Scarf Girl? (First and last)
Jiang Ji-Li
Who is Miss Allen's favorite singer?
Elton John
What is tofurky?
Vegan turkey replacement
What is the famous parade held every year on Thanksgiving called?
The Macy's Parade
What type of apple is traditionally used for apple pie?
Granny Smith
What is a memoir?
Any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories
How long has Mrs. Palser been married?
26 years
What is the loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey's beak called?
Wattle
What were the Native Americans and Pilgrims celebrating on the first Thanksgiving?
The Harvest
How many calories on average are consumed per person at Thanksgiving dinner? (Guess within the range)
3,000-4,500 calories
What is the proper type of format for an English paper?
MLA
Which teacher is from Grand Island?
Mr. Bednar
What famous character has appeared in the most Macy's Thanksgiving Day parades?
Snoopy
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
(I will give a hint after each go-around)
1621
How many turkeys do American prepare each Thanksgiving?
(Guess within the 10 million)
46 million
What does AAAWWUBIS stand for?
after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, since
What are the names of Mrs. Evan's children?
Kemper, Kice, Kollins, and Kice
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
(more than half of the world's supply)