History
Food
Events
Football
Turkey
100

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

Mayflower

100

Which State grows the most potatoes each year?

Idaho

100

What two holidays fall on the Friday after Thanksgiving?

Native American Heritage Day & Black Friday

100

When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game? A)1954 B)1972 C)1920

 C)1920

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

200

Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?

Squanto

200

What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving? A) 12% B) 20% C) 15%

1) 12%

(88% of Americans eat Turkey for their Thanksgiving meal)

200

Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other? a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson

A) Snoopy

200

How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?

3

200

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)

300

In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

300

Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog

C) A Bog

300

What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade? A) Philadelphia B) New York C) Chicago

A) Philadelphia

300

Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?

Detroit Lions

300

What do you call a male turkey?

Tom

400

In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621

c) 1621

400

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

Corn

400

What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 1973

B) 1924

400

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

Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys

400

What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?

Wattle

500

What was the name of the Indian tribe at the first thanksgiving? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache

Wampanoag Indians

500

**DAILY DOUBLE**

Rules: Decide how much money to wager (can't wager more than you have) If response correct, contestant is awarded the amount wagered. if incorrect, amount is deducted.

QUESTION: How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?

500

Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession? A)Paramedic  B)Cargo freight agent C)Plumber  

C) Plumber

500

What teams are scheduled to play on Thanksgiving 2020?

Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions

Washington @ Dallas Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburg Steelers


500

Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields

C) Trees