The First Thanksgiving
Turkey Tidbits
Autumn
Thanksgiving Sportsball
Thanksgiving History
100

What was the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to the United States?

the Mayflower

100

Do turkeys have bad vision during the day or at night?

Night

100

What is the first day of fall?  (the date)

September 21 each year

100

What NFL team has won the most Thanksgiving Day games?

Dallas Cowboys

100

What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly called?

Black Friday

200

Where did the pilgrims land in the U.S.?

Plymouth, Massachusetts

200

What state consumes the most Thanksgiving turkey?

California

200

Why is Thanksgiving observed in the Fall/Autumn seasons?

Because it is the celebration of the harvest and bounty (of food).

200

Who does Easton High School play every Thanksgiving Day?

Phillipsburg

200

Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving an official U.S. holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

300

What was the year of the first Thanksgiving?

1621

300

What founding father thought the turkey should be the official U.S. bird?

Benjamin Franklin

300

On average, how many seeds does a pumpkin have?

5,000 seeds

300

What sport uses the term "turkey?"

Bowling

300

What other countries observe Thanksgiving?

Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Japan

400

What were 2 of the foods served at the first Thanksgiving?

venison, fish, vegetables

400

How much did the largest Thanksgiving turkey ever weigh?

86 pounds

400

What pigment decreases in many plants in Autumn, making them lose their green color?

Chlorophyll

400

Who holds the record for the most touchdown passes in a single NFL Thanksgiving Day game?

Peyton Manning

400

What utensils were NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?

Forks

500

How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days

500

Does turkey have more protein than chicken, beef, or both?

Both
500

What is the name of the Goddess of Harvest?

(also the name of a dwarf planet)

Ceres

500

Name the tribe that played a game similar to American football between villages in the 1600s and 1700s.

Wampanoag Tribe

500

What Broadway Musical features a song about the origins of Thanksgiving?

Hamilton