Histories Mysteries
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
Which State grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
How many points is a touchdown in football? a) 6 b)3 c)2 d)4
6 points!
The Friday after Thanksgiving is a big shopping day in the U.S. What is it called?
Black Friday
True or False- Turkeys can fly
True!
Where was the first Thanksgiving held? a) Jamestown, Virginia b) Augusta, Maine c) Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey
How many NFL football games are there on Thanksgiving? a)2 b)3 c)4
3
This company holds a Thanksgiving Parade every year in New York City. a) Macy's b)JCPenneys c)Rite Aide
a)Macy's
Male Turkeys are called __________. a) Jacks b) Bucks c)Toms
What meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving? a) beef b)deer c) elk d)bison
b) deer (venison)
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Corn!
Name one of the Pittsburgh Steelers who had a turkey leg after their victory on Thanksgiving day in 2016.
Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, Ben Roethlisberger
Which retailer is the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday? a)Sam's Club b)Dollar General c) Target d)Wal-Mart
Walmart
True or False- Turkeys can grow beards
True! Male Turkeys (Toms) grow beards and females (Hens) can too but it is rare.
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday? a) Lincoln b) Monroe c) Teddy Rosevelt
Abe Lincoln
Name 3 Thanksgiving meal side dishes
Answers will vary. Green Bean Casserole, Corn, Stuffing, Potatoes, Squash, Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce
The Steelers play the Ravens this year on Thanksgiving. When was the last time the steelers played on Thanksgiving? a)1998 b)2016 c)2000
2016 vs the Colts
What is the Monday after Black Friday called? a) Cyber Monday b)Discount Monday c) Super Monday d) Maniac Monday
Which founding father wanted to make the Turkey the national bird? a) George Washington b) Benjamin Franklin c)Thomas Jefferson
b) Benjamin Franklin
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621
c) 1621
Pennsylvanians googled how to make this Thanksgiving side the most in 2019. a) Green Bean Casserole b) mashed potatoes c) stuffing
Stuffing
What two NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving? a) steelers and colts b)lions and cowboys c) patriots and raiders
b) lions and cowboys
Which items are discounted the least on Black Friday?
a) electronics b)toys c) furniture d)toys
Furniture. According to a study from WalletHub market research, books, movies and music have the best bargain prices on Black Friday, while furniture and jewelry are discounted the least.
Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields
Trees!