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100

This is the second most popular main dish for Thanksgiving dinner

What is Ham?

100

A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning

What is a Turkey Trot?

100

This President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving.  

Who is George Washington?


100

This Founding Father  wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America.

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

100

Though this song is thought of s a Christmas song, it was actually written to be sung on Thanksgiving Day. 

What is Jingle Bells?

100

It's not thanksgiving if Momma doesn't make...

What is Mac and Cheese

200

This process refers to soaking meat in a saltwater solution, to make it juicier.

What is brining?

200

The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.

What is a cornucopia?

200

This president was the first to "pardon" a turkey.

Who is John F Kennedy?

200

The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak 

What is a Wattle?

200

The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620.

Who were Pilgrims?

200

When going around the table and stating what we are thankful for, Abby is always thankful for this thanksgiving staple.

What is Ham?

400

Per the USDA, Turkey should be cooked to this internal temperature

What is 165F

400

This department store is known for their extravagant Thanksgiving parade.

What is Macys?

400

This president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

400
This is a group of turkeys

What is a rafter?

400

The First Thanksgiving took place in this New England City.

What is Plymouth, Massachusetts?

400

Most of the household will agree, that a favorite Thanksgiving was spent in this warm and sunny city.

What is Faro, Portugal?

600

Green Bean casserole was invented by this company

What is Campbell Soup Company?

600

This profession shows the 24 hours after Thanksgiving to be their busiest time of year.

What is Plumbing? AKA Brown Friday

600

This President made turkey pardoning an annual event.

Who is George H.W. Bush?

600

The bundle of feather protruding from a turkey's breast 

What is a beard?

600

The name of the indigenous tribe of people who met and assisted the pilgrims.

Who are the Wampanoag tribe?

600

In an attempt to start a new tradition, the Sims family hosted a Thanksgiving Around the World Cook Off. This was the winning main dish

What is Hungarian Goulash?

800

These four ingredients are needed for a basic pie crust.

What is flour, salt, water, and fat (butter/shortening)?

800

This NFL football Franchise has the most Thanksgiving games played.

Who are the Detroit Lions with 81?

800

This President declared two Thanksgivings in one year.

Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?

800

This is a flap of skin hanging over the head of the turkey

What is a snood

800

The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. is actually held in this city, not NYC.

What is Philadelphia

800

This Southern Portuguese staple is Caleb's favorite Thanksgiving dish.

What is Cataplana?

1000

Cranberries were originally named after their pink blossoms. Pilgrims believed they looked like this long-legged wading bird.

What is a sand hill crane? i.e. "crane-berries"

1000

This tradition of breaking poultries furcula, or wishbone, is attributed to this European indigenous group. 

Who are the Etruscans?

1000

This President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

1000

Baby turkeys are called this

What are poults

1000

While there was no turkey served at the first Thanksgiving, the meal would have predominately been this New World staple.

What is Venison?

1000

While tossing grease into the woods in Germany, Momma was diagnosed with this medical condition. 

What is a concussion?