Thanksgiving Day

General

1

Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?

John F. Kennedy

1

Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

1

What year was the first Thanksgiving feast?

1621

2

How many passengers where on the Mayflower?

102

2

What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? 

88%

Food

1

What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?

Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel

1

What amino acid can be found in turkeys?

tryptophan

1

About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?

About 50 million

2

The Campbell Soup Company invented which staple of the Thanksgiving dinner in 1955?

Green Bean Casserole

2

Although the pumpkin is native from North America, the pumpkin pie was actually first made in which country?

Mexico

Riddle

1

I'm round and orange, a symbol of fall. Cut my face, light me up, and I'll guard your hall. What am I?

Pumpkin

1

I'm mashed and buttered, a side dish so grand, Often topped with gravy, a favorite in the land. What am I?

Mashed potatoes

1

I'm a president's decree, a holiday name, Celebrated in November, with a festive aim. What am I, a day of gratitude?

Thanksgiving Day

2

I'm the place where Pilgrims first did land, A historical site, on the ocean's strand. What am I, where the Mayflower set its feet?

Plymouth Rock

2

I'm a body of water, with history profound, Linked to the Pilgrims, a story to expound. What am I, a significant part of Thanksgiving lore?

Atlantic Ocean

Problems

1

🦃+🦃+🦃=60

🦃+🥧+🥧=30

🥧-🥔=2

🦃+🥔+🥧=?

27

1

Decode the emojis: 🙏 for 🍂and🦃 with 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 at 🏡. Enjoying a delicious 🍗 and 🥧.

   "🦃": "turkey",    "🍁": "autumn",    "🍂": "fall",    "🥧": "pie",    "🍽️": "dinner",    "🙏": "thankful",    "👨‍👩‍👧‍👦": "family",    "🏡": "home",    "🍗": "feast",    "🍴": "eat",

Thankful for fall and turkey with family at home. Enjoying a delicious feast and pie.

1

Decode the message: ''16 9 12 7 18 9 13 19 1 14 4 9 14 4 9 1 14 19'' (Alphabet position)

Pilgrims and Indians

2

Decode the message and answer the question: Whrts NaPil Amebe tritive sharican the fired Thanat meksgiving with the algrims?

 Wampanoag

2

Decode the message: "Aniksgivht si a nolainta ylidaoh ecltrbdaee no sariovu deatse ni eht Detiun Stteas, Acdana ro Gandrea.''

''Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada or Grenada. ''

Traditions

1

Choose the correct Thanksgiving tradition from the following: giving presents, decorate the house, drinking beer;

Decorate the House

1

What is the purpose of breaking the wishbone in a during Thanksgiving?

To make a wish; it's a superstition for good luck.

1

What is the traditional dessert often served after the Thanksgiving meal?

Pumpkin pie

2

What popular fall spice is a key ingredient in many traditional Thanksgiving dishes?

Cinnamon

2

Watching which sport on Thanksgiving Day has become a tradition in most American households ?

National Football League