American Thanksgivings
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple
Can wild turkeys fly?
Wild turkeys feed on the ground, which may have something to do with the myth that they can't fly. The have to fly, however, because they roost in trees at night. Some accounts say they can soar up to 55 mph for short bursts
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Mayflower was an English ship that transported a group of English families, known today as the Pilgrims, what was their associated colony?
Fortune (Plymouth Colony ship) In the fall of 1621 the Fortune was the second English ship destined for Plymouth Colony in the New World, one year after the voyage of the Pilgrim ship Mayflower.
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
HINT: It is not retailers
Plumbers
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What turkeys actually gobble? Male or Female?
Male
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Pocahontas was a Native American woman born around 1595. She was the daughter of the powerful Chief Powhatan, the ruler of the Powhatan tribal nation, which at its strongest included around 30 Algonquian communities located in the Tidewater region of Virginia....niceee.
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What year did Adam Sandler release “The Thanksgiving Song?”
{I will play it for reference, sound quality and time period could play a key factor}
1992
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How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86lbs.
Wow! Talk about a turkey!
Which president stated the following in their Thanksgiving proclamation, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them,”
JFK
What is Sacagawea known for?
She helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory.
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When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
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How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
80 percent
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How many feathers does an adult turkey have on average?
5,500.
Not only do turkeys have gorgeous feathers, but they also have a lot of them!
In 1939, with the Great Depression at its tail end, {BLANK) opted to push the Thanksgiving holiday — then traditionally done on the last Thursday of November — a week up, in order to not slow down Christmas sales. Eventually, Congress stepped in and passed a law in 1942 that declared the holiday would fall on the fourth Thursday of the month.
FDR
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
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What year did "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" get released?
"Good Grief!" it was in 1973
DOUBLE QUESTION!!!
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Where was the first Turkey Trot in America?
What was the Tim Allen Movie where his son was apart of a Native American Tribe?
Jungle 2 Jungle
Buffalo, NY
What is the largest city in Turkey?
Istanbul
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
***Charaders***
The person that chose this selection has to act out the following charade
Indian In the Cupboard
***PUZZLE CHALLENGE***
Pick one player from each team to complete the 12 piece puzzle. The first person to assemble the puzzle will win the points.
PUZZLE CHALLENGE