Turkeys
Pilgrims
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Thanksgiving Food
Thanksgiving History
100

In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?

Wishbone

100

What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America

Mayflower

100

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.

New York City

100

Which State grows the most potatoes each year

Idaho

100

What year did the pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving

1621

200

Where do Turkeys sleep

Trees

200

The pilgrims landed at this rock

Plymouth Rock

200

The day after Thanksgiving is known as

Black Friday

200

What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving

Pumpkin and Apple

200

In Germany they celebrate a holiday similar to Thanksgiving called what

The Harvest Festival 

300

Male Turkeys are called "Toms" or "Gobblers", female turkeys are called "Hens" and baby turkeys are called

Poults

300

How many original Pilgrim settlers were there

About 100

300

When did turkey become a Thanksgiving meal tradition

After Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

300

Where do cranberries grow 

In a bog

300

What year did the macy's day parade start

1924

400

It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.

Minnesota (46.5 million)

400

Name the State that the Pilgrims arrived to

Massachussetts

400

Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day

Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys

400

This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.

Corn

400

What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims

Wampanoag

500

How many feathers does an average turkey have

Around 5000 to 6000 feathers

500

Turkey was not the main dish on Thanksgiving for the Pilgrims what was the main dish

Seafood Lobster and Clams

500

On which day do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving

The second Monday in October

500

In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve

Pumpkin Pie (there were no ovens!)

500

What year did Thanksgiving become a holiday

1863