🍁 Things to Be Thankful For
Even if you woke up tired, you should be grateful you woke up in this state of being.
What is being alive
It’s flat, it hangs on a wall, and people stampede at Best Buy for it.
What is a TV
Friday night lights, marching band, nachos — the sport that brings a whole school out.
What is football
This Mariah Carey song emerges from the shadows every November like a joyful holiday vampire.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
Star of the table — unless someone burns it.
What is turkey
When you text someone “I need to vent,” they actually respond — that person is a good ______.
What is a friend
Apple’s not-so-secret deal: this item is usually not discounted much, but everyone still buys it.
What is an iPhone
Athletes run so far their legs ask for mercy; this sport uses a starting line, not a tip-off.
What is cross country
Frosty’s friend — he sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you're awake....What's the song?
What is “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”
You add butter and marshmallows to this vegetable, transforming it into a dessert impersonator.
What are sweet potatoes / yams
Teachers love when you turn this in on time. You should be thankful when it exists less.
What is homework
Target shoppers sprint toward these wearable sound-makers — vibes include “noise canceling.”
What are AirPods / headphones
This sport involves a net, knee pads, and the ability to save your legs from the floor.
What is volleyball
“____ _________, I gave you my heart…”
What is “Last Christmas” by Wham!
Some people say it’s delicious; others say it tastes like sadness in a bowl of soggy bread.
What is stuffing
Even though it takes forever to get to, teenagers give thanks for this magical time of day — especially at the end of the week.
What is after school
Gamers wait for Black Friday to score these consoles like PS5, Switch OLED, or Xbox Series X.
What are video game systems or consoles.
Played on grass with sticks, when you’re on AstroTurf, then it's fast and fierce.
What is field hockey
This song lists gifts including “five golden rings,” but honestly, who needs that many birds?
What is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
This sauce comes from a fruit that nobody eats any other month of the year.
What is cranberry sauce
This not-tangible thing helps during stress, breakups, and finals — it’s the belief that “everything will work out.”
What is hope
People camp out online for deals on these — “panda dunks” make them lose their chill.
What are shoes / limited sneakers
This fall sport includes dribbling, passing, and shooting — but there's no rim.
What is soccer
This ex-Beatle wrote and recorded “Wonderful Christmastime” in 1980 for his second solo album.
Who is Paul McCartney?
Dessert round: name the trilogy of pies often served — must include this legendary orange one.
What is pumpkin pie (plus apple and pecan — any trio accepted)