Thanksgiving history
This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.
Mayflower
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving
Turkey
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Not Bible - Ghandi
1. What was Abraham's name before God changed it?
A. Abinidab
B. Abram
C. Aaron
D. Abednego
B. Abram
Explanation: God appeared to Abram and told him that he would now be called Abraham.
Reference: Genesis 17:5
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
The pilgrims landed at this rock.
Plymouth Rock
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin and Apple
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
Bible - Rom 12:9
The wages (payment/ earnings/ paycheck) for sin is death?
True or False
True
The answer can be found in Romans 6:23
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Cowboys and Lions
This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.
Wampanoag
Many Southern Americans (not South American) serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal. Some might say it's "easy" to make.
Mac & Cheese
"Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out."
Not Bible - J.K. Rowling
What was the name of Joseph's master in Egypt?
A. Luke
B. Potiphar
C. Eli
D. Josiah
B. Potiphar
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month. (No it's not November)
October
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days? Key: it's more than one
3
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy sauce.
cranberry sauce
"To love another person is to see the face of God."
Not Bible - Les Miserables
To which city did God ask Jonah to take his message?
A. Shechem
B. Nineveh
C. Bozrah
D. Assyria
B. Nineveh
This founding father wanted the turkey to be the national bird (thank goodness this didn't happen)
Ben Franklin
Which U.S. President proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday? He's also famous for his proclamations and the 13th amendment.
Often called the horn of plenty, this was a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts.
Cornucopia
"A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything."
Bible - Ecc 10:19
True or False - The Israelites made a golden pig while Moses was receiving the Ten Commandments from God.
False
The answer can be found in Deuteronomy 9:15-16
(They made a golden calf aka baby cow)
The U.S. president does "this action" to save a life of one turkey every Thanksgiving.
Pardon