Thanksgiving History
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
Three days
Who is my favorite NFL team?
San Fran 49'ers
Who is the Lost Colony and why?
Roanoke, because when Cpt. White returned they had disappeared!
What are the best foods during thanksgiving (in my opinion?
Turkey and stuffing!
Where was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, MA!
Which NFL team has played almost every thanksgiving since 1943?
The Detroit Lions
What is my FAVORITE holiday?
Christmas! I love all the lights and festivities!
Which settler is credited with making Jamestown successful?
Cpt. Smith or Samuel
How much did the worlds largest pumpkin pie weigh?
4,000 lbs
What sporting event happens in almost every place in the country that anyone can sign up for?
A turkey trot!
Where is the biggest Thanksgiving Parade in the USA?
New York City
What do I love to do most weekends?
Hike with my dogs
How many colonies make up the original founding colonies?
Triple points if you can name them all:)
13
MA, NH, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA,NC, SC, GA
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What do a lot of people do after eating their Thanksgiving meal?
Take a nap!
Is Thanksgiving always on the 3rd Thursday of November?
No!
Who will play the night game on Thanksgiving?
Double points: who is at home?
Packers vs. Dolphins
Double points: Dolphins
Why were the Native Americans so successful versus the settlers?
Their beliefs and their ability to adapt.
What is the best part of the Thanksgiving meal?
Dessert!
What HUGE tradition happens at 12:00am on the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday Shopping!
Who was the Native American that helped the Pilgrims so much that enabled the Thanksgiving Feast?
Squanto
Ronan
Saoirse
How did the Native Americans come to live in North America?
They crossed the Bering Strait
What were three items that were present at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Fowl (turkey), corn, squash, porridge, beans.
What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
To give thanks:)