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100

What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?

What is the Mayflower?

100

Which State grows the most potatoes each year?

What is Idaho?

100

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100

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.

What is New York City?

100

In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?

What is the Wishbone?

200

Which Native American famously served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Native Americans?

Who is Squanto?

200

88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.

What is Turkey?

200

Practicing ______ helps us recognize the things we are thankful for.

What is Gratitude?

200

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

What is Black Friday?

200

It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.

What is Minnesota?

300

In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

300

Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog

What is c) in a bog?

300

Name 2 common emotions people may experience during the holidays.

(Various acceptable answers)

300

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving during this month.

What is October?

300

What do you call a male turkey?

What is a Tom?

400

In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621

What is c) 1621?

400

This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.

What is Corn?

400

Name 1 common source of holiday stress.


(Various acceptable answers - such as family, politics, big groups of people, traveling, unstructured time, unhappy memories, making small talk, political discussions, etc).

400

Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day? 

Who are the Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys?

400

What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?

What is a Wattle?

500

What was the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims? a) Iroquois b) Wampanoag c) Apache

What is b) Wampanoag?

500

In 1621, which of the following foods that we eat at Thanksgiving today did they NOT serve? 

a) Pumpkin Pie b) Yams c) Cranberry Sauce

What is a) Pumpkin Pie ?

500

Name 1 healthy coping strategy to manage holiday stress.

(Various acceptable answers - including connect with supportive people, good sleep schedule, healthy nutrition, realistic expectations, journal, etc).

500

This famous cartoon character has appeared in more Macy's Thanksgiving Day parades than any other.

Who is Snoopy?

500

Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields

What is c) trees?