Thanksgiving Traditions
This is the traditional main course for Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey
On November 11th, many countries commemorate this event to honor military veterans
Veterans Day
An American mechanical engineer, television presenter, and science communicator. He is known for hosting a live-action science program. He is credited with inventing a hydraulic resonance suppressor tube, which is used on the Boeing 747 airplanes. He also helped develop MarsDial, a sundial that became part of the Mars Exploration Rover missions. He truly is the science guy.
Bill Nye, November 27, 1955
This classic Thanksgiving-themed film, released in 1987, features John Candy and Steve Martin as unlikely travel companions
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
True or False. The United States is the only country that celebrates Thanksgiving?
False, Canada, Korea, China, India also celebrate
This annual Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in New York City and features giant balloons, floats, and performances. What is the name of the parade?
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
November begins with the zodiac sign BLANK and ends with BLANK
Scorpios celebrate their birthdays from October 23 to November 21, while Sagittarians celebrate from November 22 to December 21.
what celebrated chef and British national is also a writer and television personality? His TV shows about competitive cookery and food is quite popular.
Gordon Ramsey, November 8, 1966
In this 1989 film, Robin Williams plays an English teacher at a boys' preparatory school who inspires his students with his unconventional teaching methods. What is the title of the movie?
Dead Poet's Society
Name 2 typical ingredients found in stuffing or Thanksgiving dressing
Bread/cornbread, onion, celery, sausage, sage and other spices like pepper, salt, etc, cranberries
Who was the president that officially proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
Name a type of tree whose leaves change colors and fall to the ground
Maple, Oak, and Birch
An iconic actor and martial artist, in his short life, gained international fame and developed his own form of martial arts, Jeet Kune Do. In films, he debuted as a child actor and became a huge Hollywood star after the release of his last film Enter the Dragon.
Bruce Lee, November 27, 1940
Released in 1983, this film follows a group of friends who reunite for Thanksgiving and explore their complicated relationships. What is the title of the movie?
The Big Chill
What is the shopping day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
What is the name of the Friday following Thanksgiving, known for being a busy shopping day with many sales?
Black Friday
What holiday begins in November and ends in December this year?
Hanukkah (Nov 28 - Dec 6)
The popular, award winning artist, is the highest paid actress in the world. With an interest in acting, she debuted in films at the young age of eight and went on to act in numerous films including Lost in Translation, The Avengers, Hitchcock, and Marriage Story. She has also worked in television and released an album
Scarlett Johannson, November 22, 1984
This 1993 fantasy film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas Town. What is the title of the movie?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November
The traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardon, where the President spares a turkey from being eaten, officially began with which president?
John F. Kennedy
What is the crop the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow?
Corn
46th President of the United States, inaugurated in January 2021
Joe Biden
This 2007 animated film tells the story of a rat named Remy who aspires to become a great chef and befriends a Linguini, a kitchen worker. What is the title of the movie?
Ratatouille
Which president declared the first Veteran's Day? (hint: W.W.)
Woodrow Wilson