Thanksgiving Foods
This herb blend is the most traditional seasoning for turkey stuffing.
Sage and thyme blend
What is the name of the object that is always overfilled with food
Cornucopia
This U.S. president signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Answer: Who is Abraham Lincoln?
2. The Pilgrims originally planned to settle near which major river?
A. Hudson River
B. Connecticut River
C. Delaware River
D. St. Lawrence River
A. Hudson River
Which Old Testament book does not contain the name of God at all?
A. Esther
B. Song of Solomon
C. Ruth
D. Lamentations
A) Esther
“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day…”
Answer: “Feeling Good” – Nina Simone
What do you call unhappy cranberries?
Blueberries
This indigenous grain, often used at Thanksgiving, is one of the “Three Sisters.”
Corn / Maize
This U.S. state holds the oldest continuously running Thanksgiving parade.
A) Boston
B) Philadelphia
C) Miami
D) Washington D.C.
B) Philadelphia
This president is on the $10 bill.
Answer: Who is Alexander Hamilton?
3. Which Native leader formed a peace treaty with the Plymouth settlers that lasted over 50 years?
A. Metacom
B. Massasoit
C. Samoset
D. Squanto
B. Massasoit
Which New Testament figure was known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved”?
A. Peter
B. James
C. John
D. Andrew
C. John
Guess the song: "Do you remember / the 21st night of September?"
September - Earth, Wind & Fire
What did the pilgrims use to bake their bread?
May-flour.
This dish originated in West Africa.
Macaroni and cheese
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A.) George Washington
B.) Abraham Lincoln
C.) Thomas Jefferson
B.) Abraham Lincoln
This state has the most active volcanoes in the U.S.
Answer: What is Alaska?
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
A.) 56
B.) 102
C.) 238
B.) 102 passengers
Which prophet called down fire from heaven during a contest with Baal’s prophets on Mount Carmel?
A. Elijah
B. Elisha
C. Amos
D. Jeremiah
A) Elijah (1 Kings 18)
This body part regenerates every 2–6 weeks, making it one of the fastest renewing tissues.
Answer: What are the fingernails?
Where does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In the dictionary
This dessert was introduced into Thanksgiving tradition due to canning technology in the early 1900s.
Cranberry sauce
The oldest documented turkey trot still takes place every year in which city?
A.) New York, New York
B.) Albany, New York
C.) Buffalo, New York
C.) Buffalo, New York
This U.S. state was the first to ratify the Constitution.
A) Delaware
B) Maryland
C) Massachusetts
D) Vermont
Answer: What is Delaware?
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
A.) 40 days
B.) 66 days
C.) 125 days
B.) 66 days
5. “For I know the plans I have for you…” was spoken to Israel in connection with what historical moment?
A. The Exodus
B. The Fall of Jerusalem & Babylonian exile
C. The rebuilding of the temple
D. The Assyrian invasion
B. The Fall of Jerusalem & Babylonian exile (Jeremiah 29:11)
This body part is more unique than fingerprints—no two humans have identical ones.
What are your ears (ear shape)?
What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
Lucky
This food was originally used to dye fabrics before it became a sauce.
Cranberries
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
A.) Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers
B.) Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
C.) Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos
B.) Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
The first American flag was sewn by this woman in 1776.
Answer: Who is Betsy Ross?
The year of the first Thanksgiving was when?
A.) 1621
B.) 1689
C.) 1701
A.) 1621
7. During which event did God tell Moses, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest”?
A. At the burning bush
B. After the golden calf incident
C. At the Red Sea
D. At Sinai before the commandments
B. After the golden calf incident (Exodus 33:14)
This structure inside the body is replaced every 7–10 years, although not all scientists agree on the exact timeline.
What is the skeleton?
What's the sleepiest thing at the Thanksgiving table?
Nap-kins.
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?
A.) Alexander Hamilton
B.) John Adams
C.) Benjamin Franklin
A.) Alexander Hamilton
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey making it an annual event?
A.) Ronald Reagan
B.) Richard Nixon
C.) George H.W. Bush
C.) George H.W. Bush. In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey"
Name 3 Amendments in the Bill of Rights
Religion – Freedom of religion
Speech – Freedom of speech
Press – Freedom of the press
Assembly – Right to assemble
Petition – Right to petition
Bear Arms – Right to keep and bear arms
Quartering – No forced quartering of soldiers
Search & Seizure – Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
Rights Retained – Rights retained by the people
State Powers – Powers reserved to the states
7. Which food was NOT served at the 1621 Thanksgiving?
A. Venison
B. Waterfowl
C. Fish
D. Potatoes
D (Potatoes were not grown in New England yet.)
Who said this: “Give me your blessing, or I will not let you go.”
Jacob
This part of your body continues to grow subtly throughout life
What are the ears and nose? (because it’s mostly cartilage)
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive
It had 24 carrots.