Thanksgiving
Tell us 1 family Thanksgiving tradition you have that's unique
ANYTHING :)
Another name for Fall, starts with "A"
Autumn
True or False: more people shop online for Black Friday than in retail stores
True
The last month of the fall season
November
The city in California where Disneyland is located
Anaheim (fun fact: this city name is a blend of Ana, from the Santa Ana River and the German word "heim" meaning home)
The most common type of meat eaten for Thanksgiving
Turkey
Clothing item we use during this season to stay warm
Jackets/Sweaters/Hoodies
The percentage of people who start their holiday shopping the first week of November
Choices: 56%, 31%, 68%
56%
This day is the United States' annual day for general elections of federal public officials and always lands on the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November
Election Day
The amount of points a touchdown is worth in American football
6
Name 3 traditional dishes served at Thanksgiving in America
turkey, ham, cornbread dressing/stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cornbread, dinner rolls, pie, cranberry sauce
One characteristic of fall is that the leaves change ______.
Color
The average percentage that Americans saved with Black Friday deals
Choices: 16%, 37%, 24%
24%
in the U.S. & Canada, November is national Beard Month, also known as ___-______ November as a way to raise Cancer awareness
No-Shave
Amount of legs a spider has
8
The concept surrounding Thanksgiving is gratitude and a common tradition for families sitting around the table for Thanksgiving dinner is to say what you're _______ for.
Thankful
What we used to call the Fall season before farming & agriculture became industrialized
Harvest
The price the average shopper spends on Black Friday
Choices: $205, $358, $642
$358
On 11/11, we observe _________ which is a federal holiday honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces; was formerly called Armistice Day.
Veteran's Day
The music artist for the song "Watermelon Sugar"
(he's a former member of One Direction)
Harry Styles
Thanksgiving is always celebrated on this day of the week
Thursday
Something many Americans look forward to in the fall season is the holiday drinks that become available, such as the infamous _____________ from Starbuck's that is a play on pumpkin pie flavors.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
The Monday after Thanksgiving weekend where online deals are offered is known as ________.
Cyber Monday
This holiday is observed on Nov 2nd and is a day of prayer and remembrance for departed souls and it's recognized by certain Christian denomination
All Souls Day
The company that uses Santa Claus & polar bears in their seasonal advertisements
Coca-Cola
This American sport always has a game on Thanksgiving day
Football
This warm drink is a seasonal favorite which typically is made with apple juice, cinnamon, and sometimes maple syrup
Hot Apple Cider
Black Friday is unofficially the best day to buy a ____.
TV
November is _________ __________ heritage month which celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of American indigenous peoples
Native American
A group of these animals is known as a "flamboyance"
Flamingos
This Thanksgiving parade is held every year in New York City on Thanksgiving day and is sponsored by this US-based retail store
Macy's
This full moon occurs in September and it's the brightest moon all year around and the closest one to the Autumnal Equinox
Harvest Moon
The nonretail term Black Friday dates back to the year _______ and was used in reference to stock market crashes before it became the name of a huge shopping day.
Choices: 1869, 1903, 1924
1869
On the Roman calendar the month of November was the _____ month, instead of the 11th month.
9th
Australia
The bone that comes out of the Turkey and two people hold either end of it and pull it apart to make a wish. The wish comes true for the person who has the largest piece of bone after pulling (it's also the name of a salad dressing)
Wishbone
This event, known as the Autumnal _________ marks a time when the sun shines directly on the equator, and the northern & southern hemispheres get the same amount of rays
Equinox
The explanation for why we call it Black Friday?
It is believed by many that the term Black Friday derives from the concept that businesses operate at a financial loss, or are “in the red,” until the day after Thanksgiving, when massive sales finally allow them to turn a profit, or put them “in the black.”
On Nov 6, 1860 this man became the 18th President of the U.S. and the 1st Republican to be in office. 3 years after assuming office he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared all Confederate slaves free.
Abraham Lincoln
The country gifted us (the U.S.) the Statue of Liberty
France