Presidents
What president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Who participated in the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims from England and The Native, Wampanoag Indians
True or false: Venison (deer) was eaten on the first thanksgiving
True!
What year did the first thanksgiving happen?
1621
What foods do we eat on thanksgiving today?
Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing
Who made pardoning a turkey a tradition?
although JFK was the first to pardon a turkey, it was during the George H.W Bush administration that it became tradition.
Who was the only person to fall off the Mayflower?
John Howland
True or false: Turkey was eaten on the first Thanksgiving.
Most likely false. We don't really know
What was the date that Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
October 3, 1863
How many calories does the average person consume during their thanksgiving meal?
3,500-4,000
Calvin Coolidge was gifted a _______ on thanksgiving
racoon
Who wrote to President Lincoln about making Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Sarah Hale
What types of nuts were eaten on the first thanksgiving?
Beechnuts, Walnuts, Chestnuts
What day did FDR declare that Thanksgiving would be on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of November?
December 26, 1941
How many turkeys are purchased every year (on average)?
46 Million
Who disliked Thanksgiving?
Thomas Jefferson
Who helped the Native Americans communicate with the Pilgrims?
Squanto
What type of seafood was most likely served at the first thanksgiving?
Bass, Clams, oysters
What month is National Pomegranate month?
November
What football teams play on thanksgiving?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit lions
Who wanted Thanksgiving to be twice a year?
James Madison
What was the name of the war fought after the first thanksgiving?
King Phillips War
What chemical is in Turkey that makes you sleepy?
Tryptophan
What was the date of the first Turkey Pardoning?
November 19, 1963 (it was JFK's administration)
What is the horn-shaped thingie that you might see on a table during a thanksgiving feast?
Cornucopia