How Thanksgiving Came to Be
In 1621, a group of people known as ___ proposed a joint feast with Native Americans
Who are the Pilgrims
The number one most commonly purchased poultry during the week of Thanksgiving
What is turkey?
This cartoon, featuring a yellow-shirted boy and a spunky beagle, is known for its Thanksgiving special
What is Charlie Brown?
This popular topping is typically poured or spooned over turkey, potatoes and more.
What is GRAVY?
This event, first held in 1924, takes place every Thanksgiving in New York City and is sponsored by a major retailer.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The name “turkey” came to English because Europeans thought the bird came through merchants from this country—though it’s actually native to North America.
What is Turkey
This Indigenous leader, whose name means “He Who Dries Something,” negotiated a 50-year peace treaty with the Plymouth colonists—one often referenced in accounts of the 1621 feast, though he likely wasn’t present for the meal itself.
Who is Massasoit?
What is Plymouth?
A survey once found this orange gourd's pie is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert across many U.S. states.
What is pumpkin pie?
On Thanksgiving in 1974, this man was joined by Elton John to perform "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Who is John Lennon?
This word makes up half of the holiday we are celebrating today
What is GIVING?
Before the feast, many communities kick off Thanksgiving Day with this active event, often involving costumed participants.
What is the Turkey Trot?
The bright red skin flap that hangs under a turkey’s throat
What is a wattle?
This northern country celebrates their version of Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October
What is Canada?
There's a long-lasting debate about whether this should be cooked inside the turkey or not
What is stuffing?
Holly Hunter spent Thanksgiving with her quirky family in this film directed by Jodie Foster
What is Home For the Holidays?
You may want to practice this skill before tearing your turkey to pieces this year.
What is CARVING?
One of the U.S's favorite sports is broadcast nationally on television throughout the holiday.
What is football?
Unlike domesticated breeds bred for size, wild turkeys are capable of this physical feat, often reaching short bursts of up to 55 mph.
what is flight?
Historical accounts suggest this type of fowl—not turkey—was the most likely bird eaten by the Native Americans and Pilgrims in 1621.
what is duck or goose?
Arguably the most versatile side dish, available in countless forms - even not on Thanksgiving!
What are potatoes?
One of our movies this week, Steve Martin and John Candy use these modes of transportation to try to get home for Thanksgiving.
What is Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
If you're the host of a Thanksgiving gathering, there is a good chance you're doing this to your guests at the table
What is SERVING?
Technically the day after Thanksgiving, Americans venture out to take advantage of the storewide sales everywhere.
What is Black Friday?
This term refers to the long, bristly feather cluster that hangs from the chest of many male turkeys, even though it looks more like coarse hair than feathers.
What is a beard?
This is the name of the Native American tribe with which the first Thanksgiving meal was shared
Who are the Wampanoags
Served as a smooth gelatin or a chunky jam, this sweet side dish is usually hit-or-miss at Thanksgiving
What is cranberry sauce?
Norman Rockwell's oft-parodied image of a Thanksgiving meal has this title, one of a quartet in FDR's 1941 State of the Union Speech
What is "Freedom from Want?"
Many families have their Thanksgiving dinner earlier in the day than their normal dinnertimes, which are usually in the _____.
What is EVENING?
A spin-off of Black Friday for folks who don't like big crowds or waiting in line but want to take advantage of the sales
What is Cyber Monday?
When courting, a male turkey spreads his tail feathers in this posture, whose name also refers to a male peafowl.
What is strutting?
After Washington's declaration in 1789, this other popular U.S President declared a "national day of Thanksgiving" be held in November.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Rich in vitamin A and C, this is a healthy alternative to potatoes - except when served with marshmallows!
"Thanksgiving Turkey" and "The Old Oaken Bucket" are paintings by this artist
Who is Grandma Moses?
What is HARVEST?
Every Thanksgiving the American Kennel Club puts this event together to melt the hearts of dog lovers everywhere!
What is the National Dog Show?
What is a tree?