Basic Facts
Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the _____ Thursday of November
fourth/four
This president refused to recognize Thanksgiving
Thomas Jefferson
This Founding Father wanted turkey to be America's national bird
Benjamin Franklin
The tradition started when the Pilgrims settled in __________, Massachusetts
Plymouth
What sport is always played and broadcast on Thanksgiving day?
Football
The day after Thanksgiving is not only busy for stores. Another profession calls the day after Thanksgiving "brown Friday". What other profession is busiest the day after Thanksgiving?
plumbers!
The day after Thanksgiving is called ______ ________. Most people celebrate by shopping!
Black Friday
This was the first president to "pardon" a turkey
About how many pounds of turkey are sold in America on Thanksgiving? (Hint: think BIG)
4 billion pounds
This president declared Thanksgiving as a regular holiday in 1863
Abraham Lincoln
This business/store always has a Thanksgiving Day Parade using large floats that is broadcast on tv live
Macy's
Which U.S. state consumes the most turkey?
California!
This is the name of the Indian tribe that joined the Pilgrims on their first Thanksgiving meal
Wampanoags
In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge received an odd Thanksgiving Day gift in a form of a live animal. What animal was it?
Raccoon
The Guiness Book of World Record claims the biggest turkey ever weighed ____ pounds
86 pounds!