History of Thanksgiving
What ship did the pilgrims arrive on?
What company created the pumpkin spice latte?
Starbucks
About what percentage of Mayflower passengers died in the first winter?
Nearly half: 45 out of 102
true or false: more people have died black friday shopping than by shark attack
true
how many turkeys do Americans eat on Thanksgiving Day? a.) 20 million, b.) 32 million, c.) 46 million
c.) 46 million
Who was the interpreter for the pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe?
Squanto
Approximately how many cranberries go into one can of jellied cranberry sauce? (within 50)
200
true or false: The pilgrims wore black and white the majority of the time.
False, the classic black and white outfits with buckles were worn on special occasions.
true or false: around 90% of Americans report a lack of sleep due to black friday shopping.
false, I made that up lol
What popular Christmas song was actually written about Thanksgiving?
jingle bells
True or false: The first Thanksgiving feast lasted one day.
False, it lasted three days
The majority of all sweet potatoes in the US are grown in what state?
North Carolina <3
What was the first legislative act by the pilgrims?
The Mayflower Compact
Why was the term black friday first used to describe the day after Thanksgiving?
Philadelphia police used the term in the 1950s due to the chaos of the day after Thanksgiving.
What month does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving, and why?
October, because of the earlier harvest season due to the colder climate.
What president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What founding father said, "No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day"?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the senior elder and pastor of the Mayflower?
William Brewster
What is black friday called in Mexico (say either the English or Spanish version)
El buen fin de semana (the good weekend)
Where did breaking wishbones originate?
ancient italy
What year was the first Thanksgiving feast?
1621
What are female and male turkeys called?
female: hens, male: toms
Were there any animals aboard the Mayflower? If so, name one.
Yes, goats, dogs, cats, and chickens.
Why was the term "black friday" first used?
To describe a gold stock market crash in 1869
What is the most popular Thanksgiving destination?
Orlando