Thanksgiving Jeopardy

Thanksgiving Trivia

100

This person was the first president who pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving

John F. Kennedy 

200

This is the year the 3-day harvest, recognized as the first Thanksgiving, was shared between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims.

1621

300

This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday.

Abraham Lincoln 

400

The number of people who were at the first Thanksgiving meal.

Approximately 140 people

500

This state produces the most turkeys each year.

Minnesota

Thanksgiving Food

100

This is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.

Pumpkin Pie

200

Pumpkin Pie is primarily made from pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and this other spice. 

Clove

300

While this side is the most popular overall in the US, Hoosiers ranked this dish as their favorite

Stuffing, mashed potatoes 

400

This was the year the green bean casserole was invented. 

1955

500

This is the number of turkeys consumed at Thanksgiving by Americans.

46 million

Music

100

This song is from a popular Thanksgiving TV movie.

"Thanksgiving Theme" by Vince Guaraldi Trio from "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"

200

This 1942 song tells you what he has to be thankful for.

"I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For" - Bing Crosby

300

This 1968 song from the Broadway Musical Promises, Promises is actually a Christmas song.

"Turkey Lurkey Time" by Baayork Lee, Donna McKechnie, and Margo Sappington

400

This song was originally written as a Thanksgiving poem in 1844, and years later it was turned into a song.

"Over the River and Through the Wood" by Lydia Maria Child

500

This 2020 song discusses all the great things about Thanksgiving. 

"The Thanksgiving Song" by Ben Rector

Football

100

These two teams have played the most games on Thanksgiving.

Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys

200

This NFL team has played on every Thanksgiving since 1934 (minus a 6 year period during WWII)

The Detroit Lions

300

This NFL team is the only current team that has never played on Thanksgiving

The Jacksonville Jaguars

400

These two college football teams were the first teams to play on Thanksgiving day.

Yale and Princeton

500

This unofficial award is given to the MVP of Thanksgiving Day games. 

Turkey Leg Award

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

100

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in this year. 

1924

200

This character has the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Snoopy (44 appearances) 

300

During this year, the parade switched from live animals to character balloons. 

1927

400

This is how much glitter is typically used during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Over 300 pounds

500

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was cancelled this many times. 

3 - 1942-1944 (WWII)