Howdy Pilgrim
The ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World
Mayflower
This sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving
Football
Instead of eating turkey, some countries eat this poultry on Thanksgiving
Chicken
This dessert is commonly served during Thanksgiving and features a popular fall vegetable but tastes of sugar and cinnamon
Pumpkin Pie
Starting in 1924, this trademarked event takes place in New York City and features larger than life figures
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Plymouth is now in this bay state
Massachusetts
Raking in the money, this day is known as a massive shopping day following Thanksgiving
Black Friday
Erntedankfest is a deeply devout fall celebration of thanksgiving in this Central European nation
Germany
Corn pudding and sweet potato pie are often eaten in this region of the country
South
Tisquantum, a Native American who helped the Plymouth Colony, possibly died from being poisoned by another Indian tribe, but he is known in popular culture as
Squanto
The religious separatists we know as the Pilgrims first sought freedom to worship in what continental European nation
The Netherlands (Holland)
Instead of sleeping away the day, some people participate in this activity which involves running and sometimes getting first place
Turkey Trots
This country famously promotes Kentucky Fried Chicken during the American fall/winter holidays
Japan
No turkey the first Thanksgiving, the main meat course was a gamey one
Venison
In addition to the Dallas Cowboys, this team traditional plays a football game on Thanksgiving
Detroit Lions
A founding member of the Plymouth Colony, he got rid of the socialistic organization of the colony’s first year when he became governor
William Bradford
The official date for Thanksgiving in America, the fourth Thursday of November, was initiated during this presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Ghana holds a thanksgiving festival that honors this vegetable
Yam
Slimy yet satisfying, this food was heavily featured during the first Thanksgiving
Eels
The Thanksgiving Day Parade on 6 ABC in Philadelphia is currently sponsored by what sugary and caffeinated company
Dunkin’ Donuts
Hardly speedy, this leaky vessel was the first ship the Pilgrims procured for their ocean crossing
Speedwell
Officially or unofficially, Thanksgiving is celebrated in how many countries
Seven
Jour de l'Action de grâce is the thanksgiving celebration here
Canada
This side dish became so popular during the 1860s, General U.S. Grant would have it served for his soldiers, and now it is a staple of Thanksgiving spreads
Cranberry sauce
“Freedom from Want” is a famous painting and oft parodied image associated with Thanksgiving that was painted by this iconic illustrator and artist
Norman Rockwell