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100

Pugsley dressed as the main Thanksgiving entree in "The Addams Family Values" for the camp play - what animal was he? 

Turkey

100

What is the name of the ship that made the maiden voyage from England to America? 

The Mayflower


100

Where was the first Thanksgiving meal held?

 Plymouth, MA

100

Which city's Thanksgiving Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?

Detroit


100

A popular dance emerged in the late 19th century based on the movement of the (near)flightless bird -- what is it called? 

Turkey Trot

200

This gourd is the star of Halloween, but is demoted to a tasty treat when dinner is over - what is it?

Pumpkin

200

What two football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day? 

Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys

200

How many women were present at the first Thanksgiving? 

5

200

Which U.S. city has the oldest Thanksgiving Parade?

Philadelphia

200

Beans, greens, [BLANK], tomatoes! What else did Shirley Caesar have? Hint: It's in Sparkes' favorite song  

Potatoes

300

How many calories, on average, does an average person consume during Thanksgiving dinner? 

4500

300

In "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving", who gives Charlie Brown the idea to have a second Thanksgiving dinner? 

Linus

300

This cuisine was present at the first Thanksgiving dinner but in more recent times, is rarely served.

Seafood

300

This department store was actually the first to host a Thanksgiving Parade. (Hint: Macy's outlasted them) 

Gimbel's


300

Black Friday is the next popular day after the holiday, but due to recent technological updates, what is the second shopping day after Thanksgiving? 

Cyber Monday

400

How many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in a refrigerator? 

24 hours for each 4-5 lbs of turkey!

400

What part of the turkey is pulled by two people and the person that has the bigger piece will have good luck or their wish granted?

Wishbone

400

How long did the first Thanksgiving last? 

3 days

400

What cartoon character was one of the first floats in the Thanksgiving Parade? 

Felix the Cat

400

Which Founding Father wanted the national animal to be a Turkey, instead of a bald eagle? 

Benjamin Franklin

500

This cornbread-based side dish has two names depending on how it is served. What are they?  

Dressing/Stuffing

500

Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey, starting the annual tradition from the White House?

President Harry Truman

500

This president didn't acknowledge with the celebration of Thanksgiving and may have sent you to work on the day if he had the choice. 

Thomas Jefferson


500

From 1942-1944, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade did not occur. Why? 

WWII

500

What is the name of the top of a male turkey's neck? 

Snood

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