Our Family History
Which of our ancestors saved her family by killing a bunch of natives?
Hannah Dustin
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
What was GGMA thankful for today?
The missionaries knocking on her door and what came because of that
Which of our Ancestors was a sheep herder in Utah?
Adin Nielson
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Who led a parade at a thanksgiving day dinner?
Emily
Which of our ancestors was the first one born in this country?
Peregrine White
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
How many days were formerly reserved as national holidays for Thanksgiving?
One each in August and November.
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
Which family member refuses to eat turkey on thanksgiving?
Dad
What does Peregrine stand for?
Pilgrim/voyager/explorer
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
When was Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first held?
1924
What is Tyler excited to eat this thanksgiving? (RULE: you can’t ask him)
"Turkey" -Tyler at 2:00
Who worked for the Hudson Bay company as a map maker?
Peter Fiddler
How many people were at the first Thanksgiving?
Around 50 Pilgrims and 90 Native Americans
What are the names of the two turkeys that were pardoned in 2019?
Bread and Butter
Which giant Thanksgiving balloon is the oldest?
Felix the Cat
What fast food restaurant did the Johnsons have thanksgiving at when the kids were little?
Jack in the Box