Pilgrims
What was the name of the main ship the pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
Name 3 foods that are traditionally served on Thanksgiving.
Turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, bread rolls, green bean casserole
What bone from the turkey do people break on Thanksgiving?
A wishbone
Who declared that the last Thursday in November will be Thanksgiving?
Abraham Lincoln
What sport is usually watched on Thanksgiving?
Football
Where did the pilgrims land?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular?
Greenbean casserole
What's a common Thanksgiving Day activity that embodies the true meaning of the day?
Everyone says what they're thankful for
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
Who cooked Thanksgiving meal in Garfield's Thanksgiving?
Grandma
What year did the pilgrims land in America?
In august of 1620
How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?
An unopened turkey can be stored in a freezer for 2 years without going bad.
What is the traditional name for races held on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey Trot
When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
1863
In the tv show friends, who got a turkey stuck on their head?
Joey Tribbiani
How many ships did the pilgrims originally sail on?
2
How many turkeys are prepared in America each year for Thanksgiving?
46 million
Which u.S. President is often credited as being the first to pardon the Thanksgiving turkey?
Harry S Truman
What Native tribe was at the first Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag indians
What did Snoopy serve for Thanksgiving dinner in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving? Name at least 3
Buttered toast, jelly beans, popcorn, pretzel sticks, and ice cream
How many miles did the Mayflower travel per hour?
2 mph
What precent of people prefer Thanksgiving leftovers over the actual Thanksgiving meal?
80%
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is responsible for what Thanksgiving Day tradition?
Getting tired/taking a nap
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
Only 4 women
What year was the first Macy's Thank giving day parade?
1924