Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving
pumpkin
How many colonists were living in America in 1620?
24?
249?
2499?
24,999?
Approximately 2,499, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
A. John Adams
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. George Washington
George Washington
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
A special parade in US for Thanksgiving
Macy's parade
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620
the Pilgrims
True or False
The Pilgrims landed in New York?
False
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
A. George H.W. Bush
B. Barak Obama
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
George H. W. Bush
What color apple is used traditionally in apple pie?
Green (Granny Smith)
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The indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving
Native Americans
How many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
46,000?
4.6 million?
46 million?
460 million?
46 million
Who was the first president to "pardon" a turkey?
A. Grover Cleveland
B. Woodrow Wilson
C. John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Which state produces the most cranberries? (Starts with a W...)
Wisconsin
What year was the first Thanksgiving NFL game of the Canton Bulldogs vs. the Akron Pros?
A. 1923
B. 1920
C. 1934
1920
Most common thanksgiving dessert? (Symbol of Thanksgiving)
Pumpkin pie
Race people run Thanksgiving morning
Turkey Trot
Which President declared two Thanksgivings in one year?
A. James Madison
B. James Monroe
C. James Buchanan
James Madison
What meat is the most popular alternative to Turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner (between 3,500-5000, every hundred)?
4,500
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
cornucopia
What did the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrate for the first time on Thanksgiving day?
the harvest
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. John Quincy Adams
C. John Tyler
Thomas Jefferson
What speed can turkeys run when scared?
5MPH
10MPH
15MPH
20MPH
25MPH
20MPH
How many countries celebrate Thanksgiving? (Hint: 5-15)
11
What meat did the native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Deer (Venison)
The type of food which was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving.
corn on the cob, pumpkin, seafood, potatoes, squash
corn on the cob
What president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. Harry Truman
B. Andrew Jackson
C. Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln