Facts About Thanksgiving
The reason for TV dinners.
What is extra turkey? In 1953, Swanson had so much extra turkey (260 tons) that a salesman told them they should package it onto aluminum trays with other sides like sweet potatoes — and the first TV dinner was born!
Supernatural creature from folklore. Once thought of as grotesque monsters, thanks to Bram Stoker’s Dracula they're now usually seen as charismatic and seductive anti-heroes.
What is a VAMPIRE?
This insect flies South in the fall.
What is a Monarch Butterfly? Monarch butterflies, meanwhile, make autumn a migratory season, flying South from America to the relative warmth of Mexico and parts of California.
A refreshing fruity drink that can be enjoyed both hot or cold.
What is Apple Cider? Apple cider is made from apples that are washed, cut and ground into an "apple mash" similar to applesauce. The mash is then wrapped in cloth and pressed into fresh juice. ... On the other hand, apple juice undergoes filtration to remove pulp and is then pasteurized to extend the shelf life
If I cross your path, I'm considered bad luck!
What is a black cat?
A large parade that takes place year in New York city to celebrate Thanksgiving
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 with 400 employees marching from Convent Ave to 145th street in New York City. No large balloons were at this parade, as it featured only live animals from Central Park Zoo
The infamous trials in Salem
What is a WITCH? The infamous Salem witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
Leaves change to red or purple due to this.
What is Sugar? Sugar is trapped in the leaves causing the red and purple colors.
If you eat too much of me you may become sleepy.
What is Turkey? Turkey allegedly causes drowsiness because it is packed with a nutrient called tryptophan that increases drowsiness.
These two colours symbolize halloween
What is Orange and Black?
The traditional Thanksgiving day sport.
What is football? The NFL started the Thanksgiving Classic games in 1920 and since then the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys have hosted games on Turkey Day. In 2006, a third game was added with different teams hosting.
This monster is a creation, assembled from old body parts and strange chemicals, animated by a mysterious spark.
What is FRANKENSTEIN? Frankenstein's monster or Frankenstein's creature, often incorrectly referred to as simply "Frankenstein", is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein
Until the year 1500, Fall was called something else...
What is Harvest? Until about 1500, autumn was just called “harvest.” The full moon closest to the autumn equinox is known as a harvest moon. Before cities electrified, the bright night of the harvest moon was essential for farmers harvesting their late-year crops.
I'm typically green in colour- but often wear a sugary brown or red sweater.
What is a Caramel/Candy Apple? As the story goes, Kolb first combined candy and apples when experimenting with red cinnamon candy he was selling for Christmas. Kolb dipped some apples in the red cinnamon mixture and put them in his shop window, for sale at 5 cents each
What is your favourite fall tradition?
The menu of the first Thanksgiving dinner.
What is deer, venison, geese and seafood? Historians say that no turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving! What was on the menu? Deer or venison, ducks, geese, oysters, lobster, eel and fish. They probably ate pumpkins, but no pumpkin pies. They also didn't eat mashed potatoes or cranberry relish, but they probably ate cranberries.
A simple costume and cost-efficient- just use an old sheet!
What is a GHOST? Ghost stories have been told by cultures since antiquity. There are all kinds of ghost stories and just as many ways that ghosts are portrayed. You’ve got ghosts that drag chains and do other spooky stuff, and ghost brides that haunt houses. Then you’ve got your “friendly” ghosts going bump in the night because they can’t see well in that sheet
This city held Oktoberfest first.
What is Munich? Munich, Germany in 1810. It started as a celebration for a royal wedding between a prince and princess. The celebration became a yearly tradition every year afterward.
I am considered a fruit and made up of 90% water.
What is a pumpkin? A pumpkin, from a botanist's perspective, is a fruit because it's a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.
Dress up as any character or thing for Halloween this year, what would you dress up as?
Famous Actors, Iconic Halloween Costumes...
The first Thanksgiving day occured when?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 over a three day harvest festival.
No skin, just bones!
What is a SKELETON? Skeletons are another classic Halloween costume theme. The earliest vintage skeleton costumes were just black clothing with white bones painted onto them. Our classic skeleton costume emulates that look, but we’ve also got a more modern, “realistic” take with the x-ray skeleton costume.
The country where Halloween originated.
What is Ireland? Halloween originates from a Celtic festival celebrating the new year on November 1. Traditions were to light bon fires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
What is your favourite thing to eat for Thanksgiving?
There are no wrong answers!
Heat waves that occur in the fall.
What is an Indian Summer?