The Big Meal
History
Thanksgiving Parade
Miscellaneous
100
This is the sound a turkey makes.
Gobble, gobble!
100
Where did the pilgrims sail from?
England
100
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year beginning the Christmas season.
Santa Claus!
100
What day of the week is Thanksgiving?
Thursday
200
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving.
Turkey!
200
Who joined the pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Native Americans
200
The parade is held every year in this city.
New York City
200
The day after Thanksgiving, this is the biggest shopping day of the year.
Black Friday
300
What are the two most popular pies at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin and apple
300
The Pilgrims landed on this rock.
Plymouth
300
This cartoon dog balloon has appeared more than any other character.
Snoopy
300
What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving?
Football
400
What do people typically do before the meal?
Give thanks
400
This is the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims came to America.
Mayflower
400
What decade did the Macy’s thanksgiving parade begin?
1920s
400
This is a nickname for a turkey.
Tom the Turkey
500
Which part of the turkey is saved and snapped for good luck?
The wishbone
500
This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
500
What company sponsors the official Thanksgiving parade?
Macy's
500
Who pardons a turkey every year?
The President
