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What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

1621

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What bird is traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

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What month is Thanksgiving in?

November

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Many people say something they are what for?

Thankful for

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Which cartoon family has a famous Thanksgiving episode where Bart ruins dinner?

The Simpsons

200

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims?

The Wampanoag

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What dessert is most famous on Thanksgiving? Black peopl

sweet potatoe pie 

200

What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?

Thursday

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What is it called when the President saves a turkey?

Turkey Pardon

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In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, who cooks the meal?

Charlie Brown

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Who was the leader of the Pilgrims?

William Bradford

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What dish is made from bread, celery, and seasonings?

Stuffing

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What parade is held every Thanksgiving morning?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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What meal do families gather for on Thanksgiving?

Dinner / Feast

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Snoopy serves what strange food instead of turkey?

Toast, popcorn, and jelly beans

400

Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

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Sweet potatoes are often topped with what sweet treat?

Marshmallows

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What NFL team always plays on Thanksgiving?

The Detroit Lions

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What sport is often watched on Thanksgiving?

Football

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Which popular sitcom has a famous “Turkey on the Head” scene?

Friends

500

Thanksgiving was originally meant to celebrate a successful what?

Harvest

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What sauce is made from a red berry?

Cranberry sauce

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What state raises the most turkeys?

Minnesota

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What do many people start the day with to help the needy?

A charity run or volunteering

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What Disney movie features a turkey named “Jake”?

Free Birds

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