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Pardon the Turkey...
Giving "Thanks"
100

The name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

What is The Mayflower?

100

Americans consume 80 million pounds of this berry 'relish' at Thanksgiving every year.

What is cranberry sauce?

100

96% of families in America celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering for a this with family every year. 

What is a feast or meal?

100

This president formalized the turkey pardoning tradition in 1989.

Who is George H.W. Bush?

100

T.G.I.F.- referencing being gratuitous for this day of the week.

What is "Thank God it's Friday"?

200

This Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag.

Who is Squanto?

200

This starch side dish, a staple in modern day Thanksgiving feasts, was supposedly missing from the first Thanksgiving meal.

What is mashed potatoes?

200

The average number of these consumed on Thanksgiving is 4,500.

What are calories?

200

The National this Federation presents the President with a live fowl, and is the trade association that represents the Thanksgiving bird industry.

What is Turkey?

200

This expression of relief or appreciation mentions the the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death.

What is "thank (the) heavens"?

300

In 1863, this President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

300

These toms and hens, on average weighing about 15 pounds, are eaten by 88% of Americans on this day.

What is turkey?

300

In the past, more than 54 million Americans were expected to do this during the Thanksgiving holiday- this year, probably not as much.

What is travel?

300

Though not quite true, this post World War II era president was is often credited with being the first president to pardon a turkey.

Who is Harry Truman?

300

This phrase is said after the first reading at Mass, preceded by "The word of the Lord".

What is "Thanks be to God"?

400
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was celebrated over this many days. 

What is 3?

400

50% of people report making this inside their Thanksgiving turkey.

What is stuffing?

400

79% of Americans value their Thanksgiving these more than the meal itself.

What are leftovers?

400

Ronald Reagan sent his pardoned turkeys to this place, where young people can enjoy seeing and touching animals up close. 

What is a petting zoo?

400

This phrase, expressing appreciation for a beneficial occurrence, mentions burning orbs of gas with good fortune. 

What is "thank the lucky stars"?

500

Turkey was reportedly not even eaten on the first Thanksgiving, but this now lavish crustacean was enjoyed by the diners in 1621.

What is lobster?

500

Popeye's recently announced their new Thanksgiving turkey with this type of seasoning, hailing from Louisiana. 

What is Cajun seasoning?

500

Overall 100,000 questions are answered on a hotline from this famed turkey company each November and December.

What is Butterball Turkey?

500

From 2005 to 2009, pardoned turkeys were sent to either of these themed resorts in Florida or California.

What is Disney World or Disney Land?

500

A rhyming phrase with onomatopoeia, this was sung by Dean Martin and refers to anything done or put together very quickly or without careful planning.

What is "wham, bam, thank you ma'am"?