Thanksgiving History
Name the two groups of people who supposedly ate together at the first Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims/Puritans/English colonists
and
Wampanoag (indigenous)
Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other?
a) Snoopy
b) Spiderman
c) Bart Simpson
A) Snoopy
This football position is in charge of throwing (passing) the ball down the field
Quarterback
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 aka the sternum
According to Lending Tree, how many guests, on average, did Thanksgiving hosts expect to serve in 2023?
A) 11
B) 13
C) 15+
A) 11
Where can you find current or old vocabulary sheets?
Middle organizer above old work
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
Other than potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams (technically vegetables) what is the most popular vegetable eaten by Americans at Thanksgiving?
green bean
High school football plays 12-minute quarters. How long are quarters for college and professional football?
15 minutes
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)
What is the official term for soaking a turkey in salt water for hours prior to cooking to make the meat juicier, plumper, and saltier?
Brining
Where can you find the bell schedule for the day?
by Mr. RB's desk
In 1928, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade was forever changed when they introduced the helium balloon. What did they replace in the parade?
Live Zoo Animals
Other than turkey, which traditional Thanksgiving item is Americans' favorite food
Stuffing
Other than retail workers (bless your heart), which other profession sees its biggest day of the year the day AFTER Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
(don't think too hard about why)
What times is Mr. RB available this week?
Monday before and after school
Which president moved Thanksgiving from the fourth Thursday to the third Thursday to get people to spend more money (a change that has since been reverted)?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Which of these popular modern foods was actually served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 a) Lobster b) Steak c)Turkey d) mashed potatoes
Lobster
In which three years did the parade not happen?
A) 1901-1903
B) 1916-1918
C) 1942-1944
C) 1942-1944
How many calories does the average American eat for Thanksgiving? (1,500-2,250 is normal for a whole day). A) 1,000, B) 2,000, C) 3,500, D) 4,500
D) 4500
Where can you go to get a digital assignment graded if it came in late?
The clipboard above the clock
What do Thanksgiving and the song "Mary Had A Little Lamb" have in common?
Both created by the same person (Sarah Josepha Hale)
In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve?
a) Pumpkin Pie
b) Yams
c) Cranberry Sauce
a) Pumpkin Pie
Name the first video game character to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
or
Name the first anime character to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Sonic the Hedgehog
or
Goku (Dragonball)
Turkey didn't become the default protein until this frozen food company accidentally ordered 260 tons of the meat, which it made into frozen TV dinners
Swanson
In 2023, what percentage of diners ate turkey?
A) 50%
B) 70%
C) 90%
D) 100%
C) 90%
What two websites need to be put on the clipboard if not completed on time?
Noredink
Commonlit