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Thanksgiving Celebrations
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After Columbus discovered American & realized it's potential for habitation, what ship brought over the first group of Pilgrims to colonize the land?
the Mayflower
10
What is the most popular type of pie consumed in America on Thanksgiving?
Apple pie (not pumpkin)
10
Rounded to the nearest 500, how many calories does an average person consume on Thanksgiving Dinner?
4500
10
Only one gender of turkeys actually makes the "gobble" sound - which one is it?
Male turkeys
10
What retail store hosts the annual Thanksgiving Parade in NYC?
Macy's
15
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter during the first Thanksgiving?
Squanto
15
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
15
Tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for making you drowsy, is present in what Thanksgiving Day staple?
Turkey
15
Rounded to the nearest 10, what percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12% (or 10% rounded)
15
What is the last thing to come during the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade by tradition?
Santa Clause!
20
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
20
What part of the turkey is integral to the tradition of granting a wish, usually taking place several days after the Thanksgiving feast?
the Wishbone
20
Another popular name for this dish besides stuffing?
Dressing
20
Rounded to the nearest 10-million, how many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
about 50 million
20
In what decade did the famous NYC parade debut?
1920's
25
What kind of meat would not have been on the original Thanksgiving table that is typically on modern ones?
Turkey
25
Every year the White House celebrates Thanksgiving by pardoning a turkey. Who was the 1st president to start this tradition?
John F. Kennedy
25
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
25
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
25
What does Charlie Brown serve his friends for Thanksgiving dinner?
Toast
30
In which state would you find Plymouth - the site of the first Thanksgiving?
Massachusetts
30
Since the 1960's, what 2 NFL teams traditionally host a game on Thanksgiving Day?
Dallas Cowboys & Detroit Lions
30
Some people have a variant gene called TAS2R38 that allows them to taste certain bitter compounds, which makes them dislike this common vegetable side dish on Thanksgiving.
Brussel Sprouts
30
In 1981, this company's popular cooking crisis management team also introduced a 24-hour call line called the Turkey Line for the lead-up into the big day - and receives over 100,000 calls per season!
Butterball
30
What NON-RETAIL industry receives it's biggest day of the year on Black Friday?
Plumbers.