The Guys in the Funny Hats
What was a Pilgrim?
An English Protestant separatist seeking religious freedom in America
Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina all have towns named after this main meal fowl.
Turkey and Turkey Creek
The average weight of turkeys purchased for Thanksgiving is __ 5 pounds.
15 pounds
Which Thursday in November is Thanksgiving is always celebrated on?
4th
Which giant black and white Charles Schultz balloon character has appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade the most?
Snoopy
Christopher Jones was the captain of what famous Pilgrim boat?
The Mayflower
Merchants from what country imported turkeys, giving them their distinct name?
Turkey
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this largest Thanksgiving dessert ever, weighed in at 1 ton.
Pumpkin pie
What is the Thanksgiving bird presidential tradition?
Pardon...that one will not be eaten
What is the longest balloon ever in a Macy’s Day Parade? Think famous superheroes.
Superman
How long was the Pilgrims’ journey to the new world across the Atlantic ending in _6 days?
66
Following the preparation and disposal of the turkey carcass - this is a “good luck” tradition.
Breaking the wishbone
The average person consumes an average of how many thousand calories on Thanksgiving day?
3,000
Which 20th Century President - known by his 3 initials the one to declare that Thanksgiving would always take place on the 4th Thursday?
FDR
The tradition of football games on Thanksgiving began in 1934 when the Detroit Lions played this team ______ .
Chicago Bears
How many Pilgrims were on the Mayflower close to a century mark give or take a few?
102
Which two worded “Southern State” produces the most turkeys?
North Carolina
Plumbers are busiest on this day of the extended Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
Which famous president of the US officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Lincoln
Which black and white Feline was featured as the first balloon character in the 1927 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
What is the “flaw” or noticeable characteristic in the real Plymouth Rock, MA?
It is cracked
Which famous American (who appears on our money) wanted our national bird to be the turkey instead of the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the amino acid that people blame on making them fall asleep after a Thanksgiving meal?
Tryptophan
In 19_7 the first Washington D.C. turkey was pardoned by a president.
1947
192 _ was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
1924