Turkeys
Pilgrims
Pumpkins
First Thanksgiving
Traditions
100
A bird
What type of animal is a turkey?
100
The Mayflower
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims traveled on?
100
cucumbers and squash
What other plants are pumpkins related to?
100
Pilgrims and Indians
Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving?
100
Thursday
What day of the week does Thanksgiving always fall on?
200
86 lbs.
How big was the biggest turkey ever?
200
England
Where did the Pilgrims come from?
200
Central America
Where are pumpkins originally from?
200
1621
What was the first year Thanksgiving was celebrated?
200
Football
What sport do many Americans watch on Thanksgiving day?
300
Wattle
What is the fleshy red skin that hangs down from a turkey's throat?
300
Freedom of religion
Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?
300
Cinderella
What Disney movie had a pumpkin that became a coach?
300
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
300
90%
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
400
Minnesota
Which state produces the most turkeys?
400
Squanto
What was the name of the friendly Indian who helped the Pilgrims?
400
Removing freckles and curing snake bites
What have pumpkins been used for?
400
Wampanoag Indians
Who were the Indians who celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
400
Macy's
What is the department store that hosts the annual Thanksgiving day parade in New York City?
500
Benjamin Franklin
Which president wanted the turkey to be the U.S. national bird?
500
2 months
How long did it take the Pilgrims to cross the ocean to the New World?
500
Antarctica
What is the only continent where pumpkins are NOT grown?
500
3 days
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
500
280 million
What is the number of turkeys sold for Thanksgiving celebrations?
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