Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular course on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the special parade in the U.S. that takes place in NYC on thanksgiving?
Macy's parade
The Mayflower
How many days did the first thanksgiving last?
3 days
What sounds do turkeys make?
Gobble gobble
How are potatoes typically prepared for thanksgiving? (What dish do you make with them?)
Mashed Potatoes
What sport do Americans like to watch on thanksgiving?
Football
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
To seek religious freedom
What was the most common male name of the Pilgrims at the feast?
John
What fruit is used as a symbol of thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
Which type of apple is used traditionally in apple pie?
Granny Smith
Which president made thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How long was the Mayflower's voyage from England to America?
66 Days
How many Native Americans were at the first thanksgiving feast?
About 90 tribesmen
What is the loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey's beak called?
A Wattle
What meat of the most popular alternative to turkey on thanksgiving?
Ham
Which two NFL teams played a game on thanksgiving day since 1966?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102 Passengers
What was the name of the native tribe that assisted the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe
What is the horn shaped item typically placed in the middle of tables around thanksgiving called?
Cornucopia
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey, making it an annual event?
George H. W. Bush. (In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey")
What year was the first thanksgiving?
1621
What is the name of the Native American responsible for helping the settlers grow crops?
Squanto (Tisquantum)
Which founding father wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America?
Benjamin Franklin