Fall Holidays
The start of Fall
September 22nd
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
The staple food in every Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey
What month are turkeys killed the most in? (hint: there are two answers!)
October and November
How many NFL divisions are there?
8
Day of Thanksgiving this year
November 28th
When is Thanksgiving held?
The fourth Thursday of November
Which state grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
The name of a male Turkey
Tom
How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?
3
A holiday that just passed
Halloween
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog
c) In a bog
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
Detroit Lions
An unofficial holiday after Thanksgiving in the United States
Black Friday
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621
c) 1621
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Corn
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
A holiday also celebrated in November
Veteran's day
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache
b) Wampanoag
In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve? a) Pumpkin Pie b) Yams c) Cranberry Sauce
a) Pumpkin pie
Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields
c) Trees
Which two teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day (both 1995 expansion teams)?
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars