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100

What part of the turkey did Native Americans and Pilgrims sometimes use to make quill pens?

Feathers

100

What is the most common dish on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

What is the most popular-selling pie in stores during Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin Pie

100

What holiday do we celebrate to show gratitude?

Thanksgiving

200

Which US president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

200

After a big meal, what popular sport do many people watch on TV?

Football

200

What is the kitchen tool you would use to know if the turkey is done and ready to eat?

Thermometer

200

What day is Thanksgiving this year?

November 27

300

What 2 groups of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving together?

Pilgrims and Native Americans

300

The day after Thanksgiving is known for massive shopping deals. What is this day called?

Black Friday

300

What Peanut’s character has appeared more times than any other in the Macy’s Day Parade?

Snoopy

300

What word describes showing appreciation to others that is often used during Thanksgiving?

Thankfulness

400

How many Thanksgivings have there been since the first one?

Three hundred sixty-three

400

What do people sometimes break for good luck at Thanksgiving after carving the turkey?

Wishbone

400

How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

Three

400

What week in November does Thanksgiving take place?

Fourth

500

What was the name of the colony where the Pilgrims settled?

Plymouth

500

What direction do most people travel to visit family for Thanksgiving?

South or Southwest

500

Approximately how many feathers does a turkey have?

6,000

500

What day of the week does Thanksgiving always fall on?

Thursday

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