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Rhyme Time
200
It’s a time-honored tradition that after the turkey is carved, two people hold onto this Y-shaped bone, make a wish, and pull. Whoever gets the larger piece is said to have their wish granted.
What is the wishbone?
200
This comedian, writer, and producer hosted the Late Show on CBS for 33 years before retiring in 2015.
Who is David Letterman?
200
A cookbook with the alliterative title "_____ from Scratch" features tastes and treats from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
What is Scandinavia?
200
One can call a group of turkeys a "rafter" or this much more common term for a group of birds.
What is a flock?
200
Hope you saved room:
NIMPKUP EPI
What is "Pumpkin Pie"?
200
A thick baseball stick.
What is a fat bat?
400
This event, held annually in New York City since 1924, is famous for its giant character balloons, marching bands, and holiday cheer. It’s broadcast on TV and has become a must-watch Thanksgiving morning tradition for millions.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
400
On Nov. 21st of 2024, this former host of NBC's The Tonight Show lost his footing and tumbled down a 60-ft hill into the parking lot below. Didn't stop him from grabbing lunch afterwards and doing stand-up that same night.
Who is Jay Leno?
400
In doro wat, Ethiopian chicken stew, these go in at the end of cooking, so the chicken stew comes first.
What are eggs?
400
The wild turkey is the official bird of four states; Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and this NE state.
What is Massachusetts?
400
Watch out for crowds:
CAKLB YIFRAD
What is "Black Friday"?
400
The invoice for one's prescription tablets.
What is a pill bill?
600
In the middle of the Civil War, this U.S. President issued a proclamation making Thanksgiving a national holiday, saying it should be a day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father."
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
600
At the start of its 42nd season, he took over Pat Sajak's role as host of Wheel of Fortune, airing on his first episode on September 9th of 2024.
Who is Ryan Seacrest?
600
Don't be intimidated by the skewers; I'll use them on the marinated lamb to make this.
What is a shish kabab?
600
While female turkeys are called hens, adult male turkeys are called these. Guess the family name is limited to Cruise, Holland, or Hanks.
What is a tom?
600
Be sure to warm up and stretch:
UKERTY ORTT
What is "Turkey Trot"?
600
Something that occurs almost every 365 days.
What is nearly yearly?
800
Oh my! As of 2023, this NFL team has played a total of 84 Thanksgiving games; the most of any other team. This'll increase to 85 before the end of 2024.
What are the Lions?
800
Although alleged rumors of her show's toxic work environment have sparked controversy since ending in 2022, not all of these clues can be about male hosts. And it was either her or Oprah I had to pick from.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
800
I'd rather boil these to mix with red cabbage; it's just too darn hot to roast them on an open fire.
What are chestnuts?
800
The tradition of presidential pardons for turkeys began with this former Commander in Chief back in 1989.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
800
Would you prefer homemade or canned?
RYANCRERB CUSEA
What is "Cranberry Sauce"?
800
A yearly instruction book.
What is an annual manual?
1000
Rock on! The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 at a settlement that would later become this Massachusetts town.
What is Plymouth?
1000
He earned the nickname “Dean of Game Show Hosts” likely as a result of hosting 34 different game shows between 1949 and 1986.
Who is Bill Cullen?
1000
To make this dish, beef is topped with pate de foie gras and a mushroom paste before it's wrapped in pastry and cooked.
What is beef wellington?
1000
The world's heaviest turkey record hasn't been broken since 1989 where this turkey, named after a formidable boxer at that time, weighed in at 86 pounds.
Who is (Mike) Tyson?
1000
An ornamental centerpiece:
PICCONORUA
What is "Cornucopia"?
1000
Ginormous mold or mushroom.
What is a humungous fungus?