Informational
What animal is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Turkey
True or False
Turkey was on the menu for the first Thanksgiving.
False
What three colors are associated with Thanksgiving?
Brown, orange, and yellow
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
When was Thanksgiving originally celebrated?
Mid-October
How many towns in the United States are named Turkey?
Bonus: Name all the states that have a town named Turkey
4
Bonus: Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
What is the second main dish for Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes with gravy
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S Truman
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
When was the first time the Americans celebrated Thanksgiving?
The colonial Pilgrims' 1621 harvest meal.
True or False
Thanksgiving is America's second favorite holiday.
True
Does everyone celebrate Thanksgiving?
No, it's primarily Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving.
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
Yearly, how many turkeys are cooked?
46 million
How many Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving?
54 Million
What is the major sales event that goes on AFTER Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Which President declared two Thanksgivings in one year?
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
Who wanted a turkey to be the national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
Who made the first official proclamation of a national Thanksgiving holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving?
Lobster, oysters, fish, and possibly eel.
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto