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100
How long were Native Americans trading with Europeans before Pilgrims arrived?
A - 100 years
B - 50 years
C - 150 years
D - 81
A - 100 years
100
When is Thanksgiving celebrated every year?
On the 4th Thursday of November
100
What bird is the symbol of Thanksgiving
Turkey
100
True or False? The first Thanksgiving meal was eaten outside?
True!
Plymouth, where the Pilgrims settled, had few buildings so everyone had to eat outside. They sat on the ground or barrels with plates in their laps.
100
What American season is Thanksgiving in?
Fall/Autumn
200
What European country did the Pilgrims first flee to?
The Netherlands
200
What are female Turkeys called?
Hens
200
Who do most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with?
Friends and Family.
In the modern day there is a big emphasis on family especially as more families are spread across the country.
200
Name 3 foods the Native Americans brought to the first Thanksgiving day feast.
Bonus 100: Name 5 total
Venison (Deer), Fish, Eels, Shellfish, Stews and Vegetables.
200
What brown sauce is typically served with turkey at Thanksgiving dinner?
Gravy
250
At the first Thanksgiving celebration, what tribe did the Native Americans belong to?
A - Narraganset
B - Wampanoag
C - Nauset
D - Cherokee
B - Wampanoag
The Narraganset and Nauset were both nearby tribes that often fought with the Wampanoag
250
What is the most popular Thanksgiving day dessert?
Pumpkin pie
Other popular pies are Pecan and Apple.
250
What do people usually share/think of at the table on Thanksgiving before eating?
Things they are grateful for or blessings from the past year.
250
How many Warriors did Chief Massasoit bring with him to the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A - 90
b - 110
c - 55
d - 73
A - 90 warriors
250
In Canada they celebrate Thanksgiving on a different date. What month do they celebrate Thanksgiving in?
October.
They celebrate on the 2nd Monday in October and it is also a public holiday.
300
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims travelled on?
Bonus 100: How many passengers were on the ship?
The Mayflower
& 102 passengers
300
Pumpkin is a popular Thanksgiving food and symbol of the holiday.
What is the only continent that does not grow Pumpkin?
Antartica
300
The Macy's Thanksgiving parade takes place in which city every year?
New York City
300
What religion were the Pilgrims?
English Protestants, specifically Puritans.
300
What is this Thanksgiving food that is typically made into a sauce?
Cranberries
350
On the 11th of November 1620 the Pilgrims arrived in what U.S state?
Massachusetts.
350
What shopping event is the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
350
What sporting tradition began in 1876 between the universities of Yale and Princeton?
Thanksgiving American Football games.
350
What was another name for the Native Americans?
A - Americanos
B - The Sachem
C - People of the first light
D - People of the last night
C - People of the first light
Sachem is the Native American word for Chief
350
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten in the US each Thanksgiving?
A - 30 million or less
B - 40-50 million
C - 60-80 million
D - 80-100 million
E - Over 100 million
B - 40-50 million
In 2024 it was approximately 46 million turkeys
400
At the first Thanksgiving feast, what bird did they east instead of Turkey?
Most likely Geese or ducks
Turkey wasn't the main food until much later.
400
Who is this character ?
He is the character who has appeared in the most Thanksgiving day parades.
Snoopy
This is an iceskating Snoopy from a 1987 parade
400
In most Thanksgiving parades who is typically at the back?
Santa Claus
This is to signify the start of the Christmas season.
400
Which U.S President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Hint: It was on October 3rd 1863 during the civil war.
Abraham Lincoln.
the editor of the popular magazine, Sarah-Josepha-Hale campaigned for a national Thanksgiving Day to promote unity. She finally won the support of Abraham Lincoln and he set Thursday November 26th as the date.
400
What do most people do after eating a large Thanksgiving feast.
Have a nap or sleep.
Some people think it is because of a chemical in the Turkey that makes you sleepy, however it is most likely the large amount of carbohydrates they eat at the feast.
500
Name this famous Native American who was the translator and guide for the Pilgrims.
Tisquantum or more commonly known as Squanto
500
The cornucopia is a basket overflowing with fruits and vegetables. It symbolises prosperity and plenty.
What shape is a cornucopia?
Horn shaped.
500
What is this called?
A wishbone
500
When the Pilgrims first arrived in America food was running out. Where did they find food?
A - Dead bodies
B - Fishing, Hunting and Gathering
C - Trading with the Native Americans
D - Graves, Homes and Storage pits
D - Graves, Homes and Storage pits
When they first arrived they did not know how to fish or grow crops in America.
500
What is the traditional bread dish made with small pieces of bread and herbs?
Stuffing
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600
In the 1940's Franklin Roosevelt wanted to extend the Christmas shopping season by moving the Thanksgiving holiday.
When did he move it to?
The 3rd Thursday of November.
Most people were unhappy with this so many states decided not to agree with him. In 1942 he changed the holiday to the 4th week of November, which is when it is celebrated today.
600
What is the only African country to celebrate Thanksgiving as a public holiday?
Liberia.
The holiday was introduced by freed American slaves who settled in the country in the 19th century.
600
What Thanksgiving tradition happens at the Whitehouse with the president of the United States and a lucky Turkey?
Turkey Pardon.
One turkey is chosen and pardoned by the president so that it won't be eaten that Thanksgiving.
600
What is the name of the Wampanoag chief who signed a peace treaty with the Pilgrims?
Massasoit
600
What is the red floppy piece on a Turkey's neck called?
A wattle