History
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
The ship was called the Mayflower.
Name three desserts that are often eaten on Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Pie
Americans often eat (insert three of the above) on Thanksgiving.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in New York City.
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped between two people as a good luck custom?
Americans pull the wishbone, and the person who has the bigger piece can make a wish.
What is the name of the day after Thanksgiving, when stores have big sales?
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Approximately 88% of Americans eat Turkey with their Thanksgiving meal.
Also, approximately 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the United States.
Who arrives at the end of the parade each year, on the last float?
Santa Claus arrives in New York City on the final float of the parade.
What is it called when someone is officially forgiven for their crimes? This happens to a turkey each year on Thanksgiving.
The president pardons a turkey.
What sport is associated with American Thanksgiving?
Many Americans watch or play American Football on Thanksgiving.
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated, according to the legend?
a)1421 b)1521 c)1621
c) 1621
The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
Name one traditional Thanksgiving side dish.
Answers vary. Emily will judge :-)
Which famous character's giant balloon has appeared in more parades than any other?
a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson
a) Snoopy
The Snoopy balloon has flown in the most parades.
Where do turkeys sleep?
a) caves b) trees c) fields
b) trees!
Approximately how many Wampanoag people are still living in the United States today?
a) ~4000
b) ~1 million
c) ~2500
a) ~4000
Approximately 4000 Wampanoag people live in the United States today. (Fun Fact: Wampanoag means "The People of the First Light."
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims?
a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache
b) The tribe was called the Wampanoag
The Wampanoag taught the pilgrims to grow vegetables, including three that were especially important in their culture. Name the "three sisters" vegetables that are native to North America.
The Wampanoag taught the pilgrims to grow corn, beans, and squash
What do you call the decorated platforms that travel down the street during a parade? They are usually built on a trailer pulled by a truck. Some of these are built to look like landscapes, animals, or castles, and people dressed up like characters will ride on top.
These platforms are called parade floats.
What noise do turkeys make, according to American custom?
What was the name of the woman who is partly responsible for Thanksgiving's popularity today?
a) Meghan Trainor
b) Angelina Jolie
c) Sarah Josepha Hale
That woman was named Sarah Josepha Hale.
What was the name of the town in England that the Pilgrims sailed away from? This is also the name they gave to the place where they arrived in the New World.
The town was called Plymouth.
What is the name of the Italian food that some Americans eat on Thanksgiving instead of (or with) the traditional turkey dinner?
Some Americans cook lasagna on Thanksgiving.
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 2004
b) 1924
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in 1924.
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
This part of a turkey is called a wattle.
(yes, Emily misspelled it last week. Wattle is correct with "t"s not "d"s.)
How do some Native American tribes refer to Thanksgiving Day? What do they call it?
Many Native Americans call Thanksgiving the National Day of Mourning.