History
Federal Holiday
Food
Traditions
Trivia
100
In 1620, a group of European colonists arrived in Massachusetts; they are often referred to with the word ________
Pilgrims
100
Benjamin Franklin wanted the official bird of the USA to be a _______.
However, instead we settled on a ________.
(need both)
Benjamin Franklin wanted a turkey.
The national bird is instead a Bald Eagle
100
What type of roast meat do Americans traditionally eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
100
The day after Thanksgiving is called _____ ______ and is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Black Friday
100
Especially starting more recently, a dinner with friends instead of family that is often on a weekend around Thanksgiving is called a _____
Friendsgiving!
200
The european colonists who came to Massachusetts in 1620 arrived on a ship called ______
Mayflower
200
In what month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
October!
200
No Thanksgiving is complete without potatoes!
What is the traditional way to make American potatoes on this holiday?
Mashed Potatoes!
200
What takes place in New York City every Thanksgiving?
Macy's day Parade!
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By the way- the first parade was 100 years ago in 1924!
200
What does "jeopardy" translate to in spanish?
En peligro!
I will accept "ansiosa", etc also
300
Native Americans taught European colonists survival skills like
(name 2)
How to plant and raise maize, and other native foods
How to fertilize the crops
some of the local landscapes and environments
etc
300
Which US President first ordered a national day of thanksgiving?
George Washington
300
What kind of sauce do Americans like to serve with the meat?
Cranberry Sauce!
300
Animal-lovers can watch the National ___ Show on Thanksgiving every year.
Dog
300
Who does the president of the US pardon on thanksgiving?
The President pardons two turkeys, and allows them to go free & have guaranteed safety.
It is a little bit of a lighthearted joke, but the turkeys do officially receive pardons
400
At the festival typically considered the “First Thanksgiving,” the Europeans and Wampanoag celebrated…
The Europeans first successful harvest
400
What is the pattern for the date of Thanksgiving in the USA?
Fourth thursday in November
400
What kind of pies are famously associated with Thanksgiving?
(one best answer, two more I will accept)
Pecan Pie is the pie associated with Thanksgiving
Apple and Pumpkin Pie are acceptable
400
There are a lot of community _______ called a "Turkey Trot".
5 km running races
400
What sound do people say turkeys make in english?
Gobble-gobble!
500
Which Native American nation helped European colonists survive their first winter in Massachusetts?
Wampanoag
500
Which US president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday, that would occur every year?
Abraham Lincoln!
500
________ is a dish in which dried bread is baked with herbs, broth, & vegetables. It’s sometimes cooked inside the turkey.
Stuffing!
500
There is an NFL team that traditional plays on every single Thanksgiving. Some players have mentioned it is annoying to play a football game on this holiday every year.
Detroit Lions!
They are usually bad every year, but this season they are doing great! (10-1)
500
Which famous American Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?