holiday history
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgcame to America
Mayflower
In a tradition that is said to have start 2400 years ago which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
The Macy’s thanksgiving day parade takes place in this city every year?
New York City
What state grow the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
What food is popular around Thanksgiving time?
Turkey , mashed potatoes, ham ,gravy, Mac & cheese
Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary bewteen the pilgrims and the Wampanoag
Squanto
It’s called the gopher state but maybe be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year?
Minnesota (46.5 million)
Since the very first Macy’s parade what jolly character appears at the end of each year?
Santa Claus
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal
Turkey
What’s the least popular food for Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce
In 1863, during the Civil War, which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday
Abraham Lincoln
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
which famous character has appeared in more parades there any other
Snoopy
Where do cranberries grow? A) in a tree, b) on a bush, c)in a bog
C) in a bog
What are you most thankful for?
Any Answer
In what year was the first thanksgiving celebrated, A)1421,b)1521,c)1621
C)1621
What is the dangling skin under A turkeys neck called?
Watttle
This year Macy,s will unveil new balloons including these two characters?
Finn an Jake from adventure time
this traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent, except Antarctica ?
Corn
Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
A celebration of the harvest and other blessings of the year.
What was the name of the tribe that helped the pilgrims? A) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache
B) Wampanoag
Where do turkey sleep?
Trees!
What year did the first macys thanksgiving day parade take place
1924
In 1621 which of the following foods that we eat at thanksgiving today did they not serve?
Pumpkin pies ( there were no ovens!)
What is the meaning of Thanksgiving?
A Public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness