Macy's Parade
Was the parade ever cancelled? Why?
Yes, because of World War II.
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
What president did she convince to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which state produces the most turkeys?
a.) Iowa b.) Massachusetts c.) Minnesota d.) Illinois
c.) Minnesota
Every year, one turkey gets a Presidential Pardon. What is a Presidential Pardon?
A ceremonial event where the President of the United States spares a turkey from being the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal.
What character was the first giant parade balloon?
Felix the Cat
What utensil did the Pilgrims not use for their Thanksgiving feast?
Fork
One of her most famous accomplishments is a children's poem that she wrote in 1830. Name that poem.
Mary's Lamb AKA Mary Had a Little Lamb
Which Christmas song was traditionally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Who started the tradition of the Presidential Pardon?
George H.W. Bush
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
November 27, 1924
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
In 1827, she wrote a novel that had an entire chapter dedicated to Thanksgiving. Name the novel.
Northwood: A Tale of New England
What sport uses the term "turkey"?
Bowling
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
What did the giant balloon animals replace that had been used in earlier years?
Live zoo animals
Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?
a.) Ireland b.) Canada c.) Germany d.) UK
b.) Canada
Who was Sarah Josepha Hale?
She was an American writer, activist, and editor. She is known as the Godmother of Thanksgiving.
One New England town once cancelled their Thanksgiving due to a lack of what?
a.) Pumpkin Pie b.) Turkey c.) Potatoes d.) Corn
a.) Pumpkin Pie
How can you tell if a cranberry is ripe?
See if it bounces when you drop it
How many times was the parade cancelled? What years?
3 times, from 1942 to 1944.
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
She lobbied politicians for a federal national holiday. How many years did it take before she succeeded?
17 years
The first Turkey Trot included how many runners?
a.) 18 b.)12 c.) 8 d.) 6
d.) 6
Name 2 dishes that were served by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony in 1621 during their first harvest celebration.
Venison, fowl (duck & goose), fish, shellfish (lobster, clams, mussels), corn, vegetables & squash