Food & Football
Thanksgiving History
Parade
Thanksgiving Misc.
Who sang?
100
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving
Turkey
100
What is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
100
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.
New York City
100
What do you call the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
100
This person sang, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Judy Garland
200
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
Apple and Pumpkin
200
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
200
Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?
Santa
200
Thanksgiving is considered the busiest travel day in the United States, True or False?
True
200
This person sang, "Jailhouse Rock"
Elvis
300
Where do cranberries grow?
In a bog
300
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3
300
A giant version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Snoopy
300
This American leader pardons a turkey every year.
The President
300
This person sang, Uptown Girl
Billy Joel
400
What two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year?
Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
400
Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
Squanto
400
Pillsbury Dough Boy
400
Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys called?
Toms
400
This person sang Rockin Robin
Bobby Day
500
Which Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver was the MVP of the Thanksgiving Day Game in 2009?
Donald Driver
500
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
500
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.
1920s (1924)
500
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?
Wattle
500
This group sang, "We Are Family"
The Sister Sledge