Thanksgiving History
True or false: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”
False (extra 100 points for the name)
True or false: In 2021, more people shopped online on Black Friday than they did on Cyber Monday.
True
True or False: Only America celebrates thanksgiving
False
"Mayflower" was fully powered by air.
True
What color are Turkey's eggs?
tan
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
In 1989, George H.W. Bush "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey" — and it's been an annual tradition ever since.
How many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
The National Turkey Federation estimates Americans eat about 45 to 46 million on Thanksgiving.
Who opened the Plymouth Plantation, which also offers free thanksgiving meals to visitors?
Henry Hornblower
How many pilgrims were on the "Mayflower"?
102
Who wanted the turkey to be America's national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
Which retailer was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day parade?
Gimbels department store hosted a Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia in 1920, four years before Macy’s held their first.
On average, how many Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving? Within 5
Roughly 50 million, according to
In 1541, who held the first thanksgiving in Palo Duro Canyon?
Francisco Vasaquez de Coronada
How long was the voyage on the "Mayflower"?
66 days
What is a juvenile (in his first year) male turkey called?
A jake
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto, who also taught the Pilgrims how to fertilize soil for farming.
How many cranberries are in one pound?
It depends, but about 440.
Who wrote the book Plymouth Plantation?
Governor William Bradford
Name the only baby that was born on the "Mayflower"? Either first or last name
Oceanus Hopkins
What was the heaviest turkey ever recorded? 100 points for the name
86lbs, Tyson.
How many Pilgrims were at the first Thanksgiving harvest feast in 1621?
53
How many colonists were living in America in 1620?Within 100
Approximately 2,499
Who is known as the mother of Thanksgiving?
Sarah Hales
Who was the captain of the "Mayflower"?
Christopher Jones
The word Turkey originated from a Hebrew word. What is it?
Tukki