Traditions
Name the parade that takes place every year in New York City
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Name that the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Mayflower
Mashed
The first president to order a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
This beverage company has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three Days
What is the second most popular meat served on Thanksgiving?
*The most popular is Turkey
Ham
The first president to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Name of the plant that people kiss under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
Name the race that many people run on Thanksgiving morning
Turkey Trot
In which US state is the pilgrim monument located?
Massachusetts
What type of apple is typically used in apple pie?
Granny Smith
Which U.S. president made pardoning a turkey an annual event?
*Hint - Took place in 20th century
George H.W. Bush - 1989
These are the second most popular set of colors for Thanksgiving after Red and Green
Silver and Gold
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many passengers were on the Mayflower's voyage?
66 days
This large root vegetable served on Thanksgiving belongs to the "morning glory" family
Which US president declared two Thanksgiving in one year
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Concerned that the shortened Christmas shopping season might dampen the economic recovery, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a Presidential Proclamation moving Thanksgiving to the second to last Thursday of November. As a result of the proclamation, 32 states issued similar proclamations while 16 states refused to accept the change and proclaimed Thanksgiving to be the last Thursday in November.
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
How many calories does the average person consume on Thanksgiving?
3,500 calories
Name the Native American tribe that was at the first Thanksgiving
Wampanoag
Which US state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
He declined to make a proclamation in 1801. For Jefferson, supporting the holiday meant supporting state-sponsored religion since Thanksgiving is rooted in Puritan religious traditions.
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens