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In what year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
What religion were most of the Pilgrims considered?
Puritan Separatists
There was turkey at the first Thanksgiving. True or False
False
This NFL team has played on Thanksgiving since 1934 (minus 1939-1944 WWII era).
Detroit Lions
Is it the male turkey or the female turkey that gobbles?
How many days long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
What was the main reason Pilgrims came to America?
Religious Freedom
What is the average size of a turkey?
15 pounds
This is the host of a Thanksgiving parade that occurs every Thanksgiving Day. It is the biggest in America every year.
Macy's
Which president made Thanksgiving an annual holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
In what year did George Washington proclaim Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
1789
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled?
Mayflower
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
This is the famous (shopping) day that follows Thanksgiving every year?
Black Friday
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How many deer were killed for the first Thanksgiving?
5 deer
None by Nate though
Where did the Pilgrims first land (before traveling to Plymouth)?
Cape Cod
What is the casserole that is typically topped with mini marshmallows?
Sweet potato casserole
This is a new meat menu centerpiece served on Thanksgiving? (involving duck,turkey, and chicken)
Turducken
Thanksgiving in the USA is celebrated on a Thursday, what day of the week does Canada celebrate its Thanksgiving?
Monday
How many passengers were on the the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
102 people
What happened to about half of the Pilgrims that came to Plymouth on the Mayflower?
The died
What is the jelly-like sauce that is a staple during Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry sauce
This is the day of the week that Thanksgiving always falls on?
Thursday
What is the name for the fleshy red skin that hangs down over the throat of the turkey?
Wattle