Believing he landed in India; THIS explorer coined the term "turka"- now known as "turkey". Named for the "peacock type bird he discovered in the new found land
Who is Christopher Columbus
100
Though traditionally depicted as the color of pilgrim clothing-this was thought to be the color of wealth and special occasions-not every day clothing
What is BLACK
100
Historically a traditional dessert for Thanksgiving-this WAS not served at the 1st thanksgiving
What is PUMPKIN PIE
100
This store sponsored the 1st Thanksgiving day parade in Philadelphia-not NYC
What is Gimbel's
100
Versatile and hearty; this FRUIT was used as a medicinal paste to help heal arrow wounds; used as dye to color rugs and thought to help ward of scurvy due to its vitamin C content-
What is a CRANBERRY
200
Call a male turkey by this name-and he may answer-
What is Tom
200
This part of the pilgrim costume/hat was actually not an original piece-
Buckle
200
This president made Thanksgiving an official holiday at the end of November-and that aint' no lie!
Who is Abe Lincoln
200
These two NFL teams battle it out on Thanksgiving every year-
Who are the Lions & Cowboys
200
Believed to be poisonous-this base of an American stable side dish was not served during the first Thanksgiving
What is a potato
300
Cannot make up your mind for dinner? Some dinner tables may have this fowl trio of Turkey, Duck, and Chicken!
What is a TURDUCKEN!!
300
This material was the cloth of choice for pilgrims clothing
What is wool
300
Cranberries are grown in a sandy or marshy one of these-
What is a BOG
300
This balloon has made more appearances than any other in the Macy's day parade-I am sure Charlie is very proud!
Who is SNOOPY
300
This American inventor/founding father rallied passionately for the Turkey to be the national symbol of America-his colleagues thought that was silly and suggested he go fly a kite!
Who is Benjamin Franklin
400
Domesticated turkeys are grounded-but wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to this speed-any faster and they may get a ticket!
What is 55MPH
400
Contrary to popular belief the pilgrim "hat";called THIS-did not include a gold buckle
What is CAPOTAIN
400
The turkey pardon completed yesterday by President Obama was to pardon turkeys named this and this-
Who were tater and tot
400
The first Macy's parade was actually performed on this holiday NOT thanksgiving-
What is CHRISTMAS
400
The turkey's country of origin-lets hope they can fly over Trump's wall!
What is MEXICO
500
This distinct feature hangs from a turkey's neck
What is a WATTLE
500
Not a chocolate cream desert, but padding worn by toddlers on their head to protect them from falls during the 17th Century
What is a PUDDING
500
The Detroit Lions played this team in the 1st Thanksgiving NFL game in 1934-and they bearly won...
Who are the Bears
500
This character was depicted as the first "big" balloon; he debuted in 1927-Gary and Biggie would be proud-
Who was Felix the Cat
500
Tribal name for native Americans living in North Eastern US at time of Pilgrim landing