History of Thanksgiving
Food
The Macy's Parade
NFL Thanksgiving Football
Turkey
100
Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the United States. True or False?
False, Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving
100
Which State grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
100
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year
New York City
100
How many NFL games are there on Thanksgiving Day every year? a) 2 b) 3 C) 5
b) 3
100
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
200
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
200
Where do cranberries grow? a) In a tree b) In a bush c) In a bog
c) In a bog
200
Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?
Santa Claus!
200
Which NFL team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins? a) Detroit Lions b) Green Bay Packers c) New York Giants d) San Francisco 49ers
a) Detroit Lions
200
Which state produces the most turkeys? a) California b) Minnesota c) North Carolina d) Texas
c) North Carolina
300
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
300
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica
Corn
300
Which famous character appeared in more parades than any other character? a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson
a) Snoopy
300
This Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver was the MVP of the Thanksgiving Day Game in 2009. a) Aaron Rodgers b) Brett Favre c) Greg Jennings d) Donald Driver
d) Donald Driver
300
Approximately how many feathers does an adult turkey have? a) 500 b) 1000 c) 3500
c) 3500
400
What is the name of the famous rock credited to where the pilgrims first landed?
Plymouth Rock
400
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
a) Pumpkin Pie (There were no such thing as ovens back then!)
400
The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade was: (a) J.C. Penney's (b) Gimbel's (c) Macy's (d) None of the above.
b) Gimbel's
400
Traditionally, which two NFL teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
400
The turkey is considered a sacrificial bird in which country?
Mexico
500
What was the name of the tribe that helped the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
500
What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a superstitious good luck custom?
The wishbone
500
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 2004
b) 1924
500
Which two NFL teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day?
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars
500
We see turkeys everywhere. But, which of the following turkey breeds is endangered and can't be eaten? (a) Bourbon Red Turkey (b) Blue Slate Turkey (c) Broad Breasted Bronze (d) All of the above
b) Blue Slate Turkey