Origin
True or false: Sleigh ride was nicknamed “The song of Thanksgiving” in 1934, then later Christmas lyrics were added and the song was the most played Christmas song from year 2001-2019 and in year 2022.
FALSE. Yes, Sleigh ride wasn’t originally written for Christmas but composed by an army officer deployed in the desert that was desperate for cold during a major heat wave. This song was never ment for Thanksgiving.
Top most common foods eaten on Thanksgiving (every food in order is 500 points, MAX 3000 points!!!
Turkey (500 points)
Stuffing/dressing (1000 points)
Mashed potatoes (1500 points)
Gravy (2000 points)
Cranberry sauce (2500 points)
Green Been Casserole (3000 points)
True or false: According to recent studies and surveys, most Americans don’t like traditional Thanksgiving meals but eat them anyway because of tradition.
TRUE
Which of the following games arnt happening Thanksgiving this year
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bangles vs Kansas City Chiefs
Cincinnati Bangles vs Kansas City Chiefs
The Wednesday before thanksgiving is known as:
A) Thanksgiving
B) The Irish acceptance
C) Friendsgiving
D) Drinksgiving
D) Drinks giving. This day is dedicated to making toasts and prayers and reflect on what has happened in the year
The first Thanksgiving feast happened in ___ with ___ days dedicated to the event.
1621, 3
Thanksgiving is the second most popular holiday in the US after Christmas with nearly ____ % of Americans celebrating this yearly
90%
The second most popular main dish of Thanksgiving (2nd to turkey) is……
Pork
____ Years after president ______ declared thanksgiving as a national holiday, football games were scheduled on Turkey Day.
6, Abraham Lincoln
True or false: all turkeys gobble
FALSE. Female turkeys don’t gobble. A gobble is a mating attraction call that male turkeys use to attract females.
When was the first turkey trot? (Est)
1890’s
What percent of Americans eat turkey as a tradition every thanksgiving? Hint it’s a multiple of 11
88%
Each year, about ______ turkeys are cooked in the US.
46 million
What two football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Loins and Dallas Cowboys
How much food did uncle ben eat?
a) alot
b) a hugely amount
c) hes “dieting”
what is a hugeleymungus amount
The first thanksgiving was actually a ___ day festival
3
Which of the following is not a common tradition
1. Turkey trot
2. Turducken
3. Turkey bowling
4. Sled racing
4. Sled racing
Why do we eat turkey on thanksgiving?
Animals that were of greater uses (cows make milk, chickens lay eggs, etc) were believed not to be waisted. Turkeys’ purpose is even nicknamed “meat bird”
****DOUBLE POINTS**** The tradition of football on Thanksgiving began in ______ with a game between ____ and ______.
1876, YALE, PRINCETON
Who wanted the turkey to the the national bird of our country?
Benjamin Franklin
Everyone should know this*****
The first thanksgiving happened at _____ in _____.
Plymouth, 1621
What percent of Americans celebrate thanksgiving by watching football?
21%
Which came first; The Country Turkey or the bird Turkey.
The country. The bird was named after the country.
The first NFL games were played on Thanksgiving in what year?
1920
True or false: Jingle bells was originally a Thanksgiving song
TRUE. It was once titled “One Horse Open Sleigh” and its composer, James Pierpont intended it to be a thanksgiving song. But, it became too popular around December 25 the name was changed to “Jingle Bells”.