Thanksgiving History
In 1621, this group of English settlers shared a feast with the Wampanoag people in Plymouth, marking what we consider the first Thanksgiving.
Who were the Pilgrims?
In this language, "Gracias" is the word for thank you.
What is Spanish?
This singing bird, known for its signature yellow feathers and high-pitched voice, is a staple on Sesame Street and was introduced in 1970.
Who is Big Bird?
This bird is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving tables, often roasted and sometimes stuffed with dressing or gravy.
What is turkey?
This SQL statement is used to retrieve data from one or more tables in a database.
What is a SELECT statement?
In 1924, this famous New York City department store began its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is now one of the largest in the world.
What is Macy's?
This European language uses the word "Merci" to express gratitude.
What is French?
This hot-tempered Disney character, known for his sailor outfit and distinctive quack, is often seen alongside Mickey Mouse and Goofy in various cartoons and movies.
Who is Donald Duck?
This mashed vegetable, often served with butter and sometimes marshmallows, is a classic side dish at Thanksgiving.
What is sweet potatoes (or candied yams)?
This SQL function is used to return the largest value of a specified column.
What is MAX()?
In 1620, this ship carried the Pilgrims from England to the New World, where they would later settle in Plymouth.
What is the Mayflower?
In Italy, this word is used to say thank you.
What is "Grazie"?
This colorful, beak-faced bird has been the mascot of a popular cereal since the 1960s, famously guiding children to "Follow their noses" to a fruity snack.
Who is Toucan Sam?
This classic side dish made from bread cubes, herbs, and vegetables is often used to stuff the turkey or served as a side during Thanksgiving.
What is stuffing (or dressing)?
This SQL operator is used to filter records based on a pattern match, often combined with the LIKE keyword.
What is the % wildcard?
This state is home to Plymouth, where the first Thanksgiving took place.
What is Massachusetts?
In Japan, this word is used to say thank you.
What is "Arigato"?
This magical, winged creature, also known as a Hippogriff, befriends Harry Potter after he shows respect and courage during a class with Hagrid in The Prisoner of Azkaban.
Who is Buckbeak?
This sweet, spiced dessert is made from a combination of apples, sugar, and cinnamon, often encased in a buttery crust, and is a staple on Thanksgiving tables.
What is apple pie?
This SQL operator is used to return the common rows from two SELECT statements, showing only the results that appear in both queries.
What is INTERSECT?
This U.S. president is credited with making Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, during the Civil War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This common word for thanks in Germany is "Danke."
What is German?
This tiny, yellow, and often silent bird is Snoopy's best friend in the Peanuts comic strip and is known for his quirky antics and close bond with the beagle.
Who is Woodstock?
This Southern dish, often made with ham hocks, vinegar, and a variety of seasonings, is a staple side dish at Thanksgiving and other family gatherings.
What are collard greens?
This SQL clause is used to filter groups of rows after an aggregation has been performed, often used in conjunction with the GROUP BY statement.
What is the HAVING statement?