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Spirit of Giving
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The Big Meal
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100

While many know about the feast shared by Pilgrims and the Wampanoag in 1621, fewer know that settlers also did this to Native American graves and food stores to survive their first winters.

(Answer: What is robbing or stealing?)

100
This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.
What is the Mayflower?
100

Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving

What is turkey?

100
The parade is held every year in this city.
What is New York City?
100
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
What is Black Friday?
200

While many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, some Native Americans observe this day as a time to honor their ancestors and reflect on their struggles.

What is the National Day of Mourning?

200
The pilgrims landed at this rock.
What is Plymouth Rock?
200
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
What are pumpkin and apple?
200
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year.
Who is Santa Claus?
200
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Who are the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys?
300

In Hinduism, people believe in giving selflessly, without expecting anything in return. What is this called?

What is Seva?

300
This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.
What are the Wampanoag?
300
Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.
What is macaroni & cheese?
300
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Who is Snoopy?
300
This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
400

Clue: The Wampanoag tribe, who helped the settlers survive, taught them how to grow this trio of crops, also known as the "Three Sisters."

(Answer: What are corn, beans, and squash?)

400
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.
What is 3?
400
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.
What is cranberry sauce?
400

If you tune into this year's parade, you will see balloon characters from this book series by Jeff Kinney

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

400
This is what the word "cornucopia" means.
What is "horn of plenty?"
500

While Thanksgiving is seen as a day of unity, it also marks the beginning of centuries of land loss, violence, and forced assimilation for Native Americans. In 1970, this group organized a protest on Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth to remember these painful truths.

(Answer: Who are the United American Indians of New England?)

500
The Mayflower held approximately this many pilgrims.
What is 100?
500

This type of bread, often served with stuffing, is typically made in southern parts of the U.S.

What is Cornbread?

500
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.
What is the 1920s? (1924 to be exact).
500
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
What is October?