History
The Big Meal
Macy's Parade
Miscellaneous
100

What is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?

The Mayflower

100
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving
What is turkey?
100
The parade is held every year in this city.
What is New York City?
100
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
What is Black Friday?
200

Where did the pilgrims land?

In Plymouth, Massachusets

200
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
What are pumpkin and apple?
200
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year.
Who is Santa Claus?
200
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Who are the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys?
300

Who helped the pilgrims to grow vegetables for food?

Native American

300
Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.
What is macaroni & cheese?
300
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Who is Snoopy?
300
This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
400

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3

400
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.
What is cranberry sauce?
400
If you tune into this year's parade, you will see balloon characters from this book series, one of the most popular in our library.
What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
400
This is what the word "cornucopia" means.
What is "horn of plenty?"
500

When did the pilgrims settle in Plymouth?

In 1620

500
Approximately this percentage of American Thanksgiving meals include turkey (percentage should be in 10s).
What is 90%?
500
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.
What is the 1920s? (1924 to be exact).
500
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
What is October?
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