Food
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
What is turkey?
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
What is Black Friday?
What is a symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.
Cornucopia
What colors do people use to decorate for Thanksgiving?
orange, red, yellow, green
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
*Hint: in the 10's of millions
46 million
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert
What is pumpkin pie?
What 2 football teams usually play on Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions and Cowboys
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What is Mrs. Barnhart's favorite Thanksgiving food?
Mashed Potatoes
Many people enjoy these for several meals after the original Thanksgiving feast
What are leftovers?
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
The green vegetables traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions
Green bean casserole
What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
*Hint: 1900s
1924
*Bonus points if you can draw it
Handturkey
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
What is a turkey trot?
A race run the day of Thanksgiving
Who is on the last float of the Thanksgiving Parade?
Santa Claus
When did canned cranberries originate
*Hint: 1900s
1912
What is the day, week, and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday of November?
The Native Americans taught the pilgrims how to grow this crop that is now thought to be one of the most traditional Thanksgiving foods.
Corn
How many pounds did the heaviest turkey weigh?
86 pounds.
The president who proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What is a turducken
Chicken stuffed in a duck stuffed in a turkey
What is it called when a president allows a specific turkey to live?
*Bonus Points: What were the names of the turkey's allowed to live this year?
A presidential pardon; Peanut Butter and Jelly!
What is the top turkey-producing state?
Minnesota
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
*Hint: 1900s
1920
Store workers have one of their busiest days of the year on Black Friday. What other job has their busiest day?
Plumbers
What year was the celebration that is most commonly considered to be the first Thanksgiving?
1621