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Turkey Pardoning
100

Which day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?

Thursday

100
What is the main dish served at most Thanksgiving meals?

Turkey!!!!

100

Name one dessert commonly served at Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin pie (or pecan pie, apple pie, etc)

100

About how many turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving?

A) 45, 000 turkeys

B) 450,000 turkeys

C) 4 million turkeys

D) 45 million turkeys

D) 45 million turkeys

100

What happens to the pardoned turkeys?

They are sent to live on a farm

200

What year was Thanksgiving first celebrated?

1621

200
Name the famous parade held on Thanksgiving morning.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

200

What is the sauce made from a small red fruit served with turkey?

Cranberry sauce.

200

When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

A) 1924

B) 1944

C) 1964

D) 1984

A) 1924

200

What president made the turkey pardoning a formal event?

George H.W. Bush

300

Which two groups celebrated the first Thanksgiving?

Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people

300

What sporting event is commonly watched on Thanksgiving?

American football

300

What is the name of the bread mixture often cooked inside the turkey?

Stuffing (or dressing)

300

Which holiday shopping day follows Thanksgiving?

Black Friday

300

How many turkeys are usually pardoned each year?

One or two

400

How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

3 days

400

What day comes after Thanksgiving and is known for big sales?

Black Friday

400

Name one vegetable dish commonly served at Thanksgiving.

Green beans or sweet potatoes.

400

What sport is usually played on Thanksgiving?

Football

400

What is the event of turkey pardoning meant to symbolize?

Gratitude and sparing life

500

Which state did the first Thanksgiving take place?

Massachusetts

500

Name a common activity people do to help others on Thanksgiving.

Volunteering, turkey trot, feasts, games, etc.

500

What side dish is made by mashing a starchy vegetable and adding butter?

Mashed potatoes
500

Which US President started the official turkey pardoning tradition?

George H.W. Bush

500

What year did turkey pardoning officially begin?

A) 1979

B) 1989

C) 1999

D) 2009

B) 1989