Presidents and Founding Fathers
Which one of the America's founding fathers wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird?
Benjamin Franklin- he argued that the turkey was " a much more respectable bird, and a true original Native of America."
Which side of a turkey has the most feathers?
The outside.
What song was about Mashed potatoes?
Do the Mashed Potato by Dee Dee Sharp
Psalm 9:1 I will give thanks to the Lord with all my __________; I will tell of all of your wonderful _______.
heart, deeds
What famous parade can be seen on the streets of New York?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which President declared that Thanksgiving should always be the 4th Thursday of every month.
President Franklin Roosevelt-the decision sparked great controversy and was still unresolved 2 years later.The House of Representatives passed a resolution making it the last Thursday, and the Senate amended it and made it the 4th Thursday. The House of Representatives eventually agreed.
Why did they let the turkey join the Thanksgiving band?
Because he had the drum sticks.
What song was about the Turkey?
The Turkey Trot by Little Eva
Psalm 106:1 Give thanks to the Lord for he is ________, his love endures ___________.
good, forever
What is the most watched sport on Thanksgiving ?
Football
What President pardoned two turkeys and sent them to Disney World?
President George W Bush in 2007. He sent the turkeys to act as honorary grand marshals for the Disney Thanksgiving Parade.
What kind of key has legs, but can’t open a door?
A turKEY
What song is played at most weddings and parties?
The chicken dance
Psalm 69:30 I will praise God's name in ____ and glorify him with Thanksgiving.
song
When did people start calling the day after Thanksgiving - Black Friday?
In 1966, the term "Black Friday" name became famous in print.
Harry Truman
I have ears, but I cannot hear. I have flakes, but I have no hair. What am I?
Corn
What song was sang by the beach boys about food?
Vegetables
Hebrews 12:28 Therefore , since we are receiving a kingdom that can not be ______, let us be ______, and so worship God acceptably and with reverence and awe.
shaken, thankful
What Thanksgiving animated television special aired for the first time in 1973, and won an Emmy the following year?
What president said these words, " No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things.They are gracious gifts of the Most High God."
Presidet Abraham Lincoln
I can be hot or cold, I can be made with fruit, vegetable or meat but either way you see it, on a Thanksgiving table I will be a treat. What am I?
a pie
What song did the Beatles sing about Strawberries?
Strawberry Fields Forever
Philppians 4:6 Do not be ______ about anything, but in every situation, by_______ and petition, with __________ , present your requests to God.
anxious, prayer, thanksgiving
What are the 5 most popular sides at the thanksgiving feast according to YouGov survey ?
mashed potatoes - 75%
stuffing/dressing -75%
dinner rolls -69%
cranberry sauce -64%
sweet potatoes- 59%