Thanksgiving in Pop-Culture
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish?
Mashed potatoes
What was the name of the Pilgrim‘s first ship?
The Mayflower
What is the most beloved Thanksgiving pie?
Apple pie
What is Lexi’s middle name?
Nohealani
What is Austyn’s all-time favorite game?
Minecraft
During which decade did the Macys Thanksgiving Parade begin?
1920’s
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
They were Puritans seeking escape from religious persecution
What other country celebrates Thanksgiving, AND in which month?
Canada in October
What is Lexi’s favorite restaurant?
Red Robin
What was Austyn’s favorite toy as a toddler?
Thomas the Train
What year was A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving released?
1973
Which president made Thanksgiving an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the first president to officially pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Where is Lexi’s dream vacation?
Hawaii or New York City
Which city is Austyn obsessed with? (hint: it’s in North America)
Yellowknife
Which modern Christmas song was originally Thanksgiving one?
Jingle Bells
In which modern state did the Pilgrims originally land?
Massachusetts
Why is the turkey called what it is?
It was mistaken as a bird commonly traded through the country Turkey
How many surgeries has Lexi had?
Two (tonsils and wisdom teeth removed)
What hour of the day was Austyn born?
5:33 AM
Name one of the college football teams that participated in the first Thanksgiving Football game.
Yale or Princeton
What tribe of Indians did the Pilgrims first meet?
The Wampanoag
Why is the cornucopia a symbol of abundance?
Zeus, when being raised by a goat nurse, broke off one of her horns which then began to produce an unlimited supply of food.
How many temples has
Lexi been in?
10 (8 baptisms and 2 pen houses)
Starting from 6th grade, how many years of math has Austyn taken? (One college semester = 1 year). Multiply this number by my new age, what is the answer?
147