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100

Average number of people at Thanksgiving dinner

8 people

100

Where was the first Thanksgiving located?

Plymouth, Massachusetts

100

Called to be the mother of Jesus

Mary

100

Main dish of a typical Thanksgiving

Turkey

100

A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a community dedicated to spiritual work and service.

Nun

200

Many people get up early on Thanksgiving day and exercise in a local event

Turkey Trot

200

Which two groups were included in the first Thanksgiving?

Plymouth colonists (Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag Native Americans

200

This person in the bible was called to to build the ark

Noah

200

How many turkeys are eaten across the US on Thanksgiving (give or take 5 million)

around 46 million

200

What is the bishop of Rome know as

Pope Francis

300

Entertainment to watch while the turkey is cooking, takes place in New York City

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

300

The first Thanksgiving served turkey as its main entree. True or false?

False

300

These 12 men were called to follow Jesus and become fishermen

The disciples
300

This is the most popular pie brought to Thanksgiving across the US

Pumpkin Pie

300
The average age for a priest to be ordained (give or take 2 years)

34

400

The shopping day following Thanksgiving known for having large sales on products

Black Friday

400

What president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November?

Abraham Lincoln

400

This person in the bible was called to to lead the Israelites out of Egypt

Moses

400

Besides turkey, another common meat served on Thanksgiving

Ham

400
Name of the sacrament when priests are ordained

Holy orders

500

These two NFL teams are known to play on Thanksgiving day

Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions

500

The first Thanksgiving took place in what year?

1621

500

This person in the bible was called to to be king of Israel

David

500

About how long does a 20 pound turkey take to cook

4 hours

500

Term for the geographic area overseen by a bishop that includes multiple parishes

Diocese