First Thanksgiving
Where the first THANKSGIVING was
What is Plymouth Massachusetts?
The famous entree during a THANKSGIVING meal
What is Turkey?
He was the governor of the Plymouth Colony and helped organize the 1621 harvest feast with the Wampanoag
Who is William Bradford?
The fleshy flap on a male turkeys beak
What is a snood?
This NFL team with a star on its helmet plays a THANKSGIVING game almost every year
Who are the Dallas Cowboys?
The 1621 feast lasted this many days
What is 3 days?
This bread-based dish can be cooked inside the turkey or baked separately in a pan
What is stuffing?
This president issued the first federal THANKSGIVING proclamation in 1789
Who is George Washington?
Male turkeys are called this, while females are called hens
What is a Tom?
The Cowboys introduced these alternate uniforms in 2004 and often wear them on THANKSGIVING
What are their throwback uniforms?
About 53 Pilgrims attended the feast, along with approximately this many Wampanoag people
What is 90?
Traditionally served on the side, this green vegetable is often baked in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy onions
What is green bean casserole?
This president refused to declare THANKSGIVING a national holiday
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This specific group name is used for a collection of turkeys—distinct from a flock
What is a rafter?
This NFL team has played on THANKSGIVING every year since 1934, except during World War II
Who are the Detroit Lions?
This Wampanoag leader, known for forming a peace treaty with the Pilgrims, attended the first THANKSGIVING
Who is Massasoit?
While most THANKSGIVING turkeys are roasted, this method involves submerging the bird in very hot oil for a crispy exterior
What is deep-frying?
This Pilgrim physician is known for documenting the first THANKSGIVING and treating the sick colonists during Plymouth’s first harsh winter
Who is Dr. Samuel Fuller?
The scientific name for the wild turkey is Meleagris gallopavo, with “gallopavo” roughly translating to this food-related phrase
What is “peacock-chicken” or “turkey”?
This Lions running back holds the THANKSGIVING record for the most career rushing yards on the holiday
Who is Barry Sanders?
The first THANKSGIVING meal included wildfowl, likely turkey and this other bird, which is similar to a duck or goose
What is a duck?
In the only surviving eyewitness account of the 1621 harvest feast, Edward Winslow wrote that the Wampanoag contributed this staple grain—prepared in a manner similar to parched meal
What is corn (maize)?
This Native American leader taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate corn, catch fish, and survive in the New World
Who is Squanto (Tisquantum)?
This U.S. state is home to the largest population of wild turkeys in the country
What is Missouri?
The NFL’s first THANKSGIVING game ever to go to overtime happened in 1998; THIS kicker ended it with a 42-yard field goal after the famous Jerome Bettis coin-toss controversy
Who is Jason Hanson?