What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
*Hint: April Showers bring..."
Mayflower
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
What popular sport is played every Thanksgiving?
Football
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?
Wishbone
200
Which two groups of people had supper together on the first known Thanksgiving?
Indians and Pilgrims
200
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey
200
Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?
Santa Claus!
200
How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?
3
200
It's called the "Gopher" state, but maybe "Gobbler" state would be more appropriate because this state produces the most turkey each year.
*Hint: Minneapolis*
Minnesota (46.5 million)
300
In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
*Hint* Cherry Tree
Abraham Lincoln
300
Where do cranberries grow? a) in a tree b) on a bush c) in a bog
c) in a bog
300
Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other? a) Snoopy b) Spiderman c) Bart Simpson
a) Snoopy
300
Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
*Hint: Motor City*
Detroit Lions
300
What do you call a male turkey?
*Hint: A mans name*
Tom
400
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b) 1621
b) 1621
400
This traditional Thanksgiving vegetable is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
*Hint: Ear*
Corn
400
How many years has the parade been around? a) 33 b) 93
93 years
400
Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?
*Hint: Motor City and "America's Team"
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
400
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
*Hint: sounds like a funny way to walk*
Wattle
500
What season was the first Thanksgiving dinner in?
Fall/Autumn
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
a) Pumpkin Pie (there were no ovens!)
500
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place? a) 1864 b) 1924 c) 2004
b) 1924
500
Which two teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day (both 1995 expansion teams)?
*Hint: Both are jungle cats*
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars
500
Where do turkeys sleep? a)nests b)caves c)trees d)fields