Thanksgiving Foods
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Thanksgiving Symbols
Thanksgiving History
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Presidential Thanksgiving
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100
The most popular main course served on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey
100
The day after Thanksgiving as referred to by shoppers.
Black Friday
100
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
100
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
the Mayflower
100
The type of food which was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving.
corn on the cob
pumpkin
seafood
corn on the cob
100
The name of the US President who first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving in November.
Abraham Lincoln
100
The NFL team which has played nearly double the amount of Thanksgiving games than any other team.
Detroit Lions
82 (2021)
200
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
200
When do Americans traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday of November
200
The indigenous people of North America who are part of the traditional Thanksgiving story.
(Extra 100 points if you can name the tribe)
Who are the Native Americans?
(Wampanoag tribe)
200
What was the first thanksgiving a celebration of?
The first harvest for the pilgrims.
200
The month of the year that the Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
October
200
The first president to "pardon" a turkey.
John F Kennedy
200
Other than the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, this team has the most Thanksgiving appearances.
Green Bay Packers
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
36 games played
300
The red fruit often served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberries
300
The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted.
Wishbone
300
The English Separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
the Pilgrims
300
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three Days
300
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
20mph
300
The name of the US President who made turkey pardoning an annual event.
George H.W. Bush
300
Thanksgiving football games were not played in the years 1941 to 1944 because of this worldwide event happening during this period of time.
World War II
400
The vegan, vegetarian, non meat version of turkey.
Tofurky?
400
The most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
Ham or Chicken
400
A bird large enough to feed a family which is native to North America. Hunting season began this year on October 9, 2021.
Wild Turkey
400
The year of the first Thanksgiving.
1776
1965
1621
1621
400
The name of the Native American who spoke English and taught the pilgrims how to farm.
Squanto
400
The name of the US President who declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
James Madison
400
The year of the first Thanksgiving NFL game which included the Canton Bulldogs vs the Akron Pros.
1902
1920
1936
1920
500
The best way to tell if a cranberry is ripe.
A. Check for softness
B. See if it bounces
C. See if it floats
See if it bounces
500
Which is a race many people run on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey trot
Smashed potato
Pilgrim hop
Turkey trot
500
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia
500
Where was the first Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
500
Where does Thanksgiving rank among America's favorite holidays?
#2?
500
Which US Founding Father famously called turkey's
" a bird of courage"?
Benjamin Franklin
500
The name of 1 of 3 active NFL teams who have played on Thanksgiving but never won.
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)
the Cleveland Browns (0-3)
the Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)
600
The number of calories consumed on average per person on Thanksgiving dinner.
A. 2,500
B. 4,500
C 6,500
4,500
600
The number of turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving.
460 million
4.6 million
46 million
46 million
600
The type of meat the native Americans brought to the first Thanksgiving.
deer (venison)
600
This is what caused about one half of the Pilgrim population to die off in their first year living in New England.
sickness, starvation, freezing temperatures
600
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak.
the Wattle
600
Who was in charge of the first Thanksgiving?
Governor William Bradford
600
The only active NFL franchise to have never played on Thanksgiving.
the Jacksonville Jaguars