History
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
Which State grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.
New York City
The Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions played on Thanksgiving Day in 2017. Who won?
Minnesota Vikings 30-23
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
What countries observe Thanksgiving?
USA & Canada
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey
How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?
3
It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year. a) Wisconsin b) Minnesota c) Iowa
Minnesota (46.5 million)
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog
c) in a bog
Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other? a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson
a) Snoopy
Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
Detroit Lions
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621
c) 1621
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Corn
This is the length of time it takes for a Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon to deflate. a) 15 minutes b) 10 minutes c) 30 minutes
15 minutes
Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache
b) Wampanoag
In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve? a) Key Lime Pie b) Yams c) Cranberry Sauce
a) Key Lime Pie (there were no ovens!) (and no one eats Key Lime Pies on Thanksgiving...Meryl)
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 2004
b) 1924
Which two teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day (both 1995 expansion teams)?
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars
Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields
c) trees!