History
who was thanksgiving celebrated by?
Pilgrims
what is the main thanksgiving food?
Turkey
who originated thanksgiving?
Mayflower Pilgrims
what is the most common thanksgiving tradition?
Eating a big meal.
when is Thanksgiving?
the last thursday of November
what year was thanksgiving first celebrated (or just say the century, (ex: 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000)
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost? (Hint: over 100,000)
$150,000
who proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
what parade do many go to on thanksgiving?
the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?
an unopened turkey can be stored for two years
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
three days
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F Kennedy
what is the day after thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Which U.S. Founding Father famously called turkeys "a bird of courage"?
Benjamin franklin
what does thanksgiving mean?
Daily Double! How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
who issued a proclamation for “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.”
George Washington
what do sports fans like to do on thanksgiving?
Watch and American Football game
What is the rarest turkey breed?
The Auburn
What was Thanksgiving originally celebrated for?
to celebrate victory over the British in the Battle of Saratoga
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose
what president refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Daily Double! what are 5 of the traditional thanksgiving foods?
possible answers: Turkey, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread, stuffing, sweet potatos
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102