What century did the first Thanksgiving take place in?
1600's (17th century) 1621.
100
When you're really full after eating a lot on Thanksgiving you can say, 'I'm completely ________ ! (hint: adj. begins with 's')
Stuffed
100
What does it mean to send someone on a 'wild goose chase'?
It's a foolish and unsuccessful search for something.
100
This Thanksgiving food is tiny, round, and green.
Peas!
100
This staffer loves the color black, painting, and the movie Alexander. He/she has worked here for exactly one year today!
Lena!
200
What region of North America did the first Thanksgiving take place in?
Northeast. (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
200
When you're really hungry you can say, 'I'm _________. (hint: adj. begins with 's')
starving
200
What does it mean to describe something as 'it's for the birds'?
It's dull and uninteresting. 'That movie is for the birds!'
200
This bright red-and-purple Thanksgiving food is made from berries.
Cranberry Sauce!
200
This staffer is half Greek, and studied in Omaha, Nebraska for one year. He/She loves the color purple and pasta, but is not a fan of borscht.
Tanya!
300
The world's largest parade is the _____ Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Which famous department store's name is in its title?
Macy's
300
When something looks and smells really delicious you can say 'it's _______-_________. (hint: compound adj. first word starts with an 'm' and second word with a 'w'_
mouth-watering
300
What does it mean to describe something as 'water off a ducks back'?
It's easy and has no harmful effect. 'He takes criticism of his art like water off a ducks back.'
300
This burnt-orange-ish Thanksgiving food is roasted with brown-butter and rosemary.
Sweet Potatoes!
300
This staffer is the resident tech guru, and his/her hometown is Kropivnitski. He/she loves pizza and figure-skating, but not boxing.
Sasha!
400
What sport is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving Day?
American Football
400
Another word for being extremely hungry is 'f_ m___ed'.
famished
400
What does it mean to 'ruffle someone's feathers'?
To make them upset. 'Getting that speeding ticket really ruffled Jack's feathers.'
400
This yellow Thanksgiving food is described as 'on the cob'.
Corn!
400
This staffer loves the color red and dancing, but loathes golf or holodets. He/She has roots in Washington state.
Christi Anne!
500
What two groups celebrated the first Thanksgiving together?
The Pilgrims (English colonists) and the Indians (Wampanoag).
500
Thanksgiving is also a time to celebrate the great gathering of food from the land in Autumn. What's the word for this?
Harvest
500
What does it mean to describe something as someone's 'Swan Song'?
It's their last great work or performance. 'The legendary actor's Swan Song was playing King Lear on Broadway.
500
This beige/light brown Thanksgiving sauce is the stuff the brings the whole meal together.
Gravy!
500
This is the youngest staff member, who once lived in New Jersey, and hopes to visit Oslo someday soon. He/she loves tennis and the color blue.