Thanksgiving Theme Jeopardy

Thanksgiving Basics

100

The bird is the traditional centerpiece of an American Thanksgiving meal.

Turkey

200

This type of pie - orange and spiced - is the most iconic Thanksgiving dessert.

Pumkin pie

300

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States

The fourth Thursday of November

400

The Pilgrims celebrated the First Thanksgiving in this U.S state

Massachusetts

500

Which of the TWO NFL (National Football League) teams always play Thanksgiving games

Detroit Lions (started in 1930s) and Dallas Cowboys (started in 1960s)

Thanksgiving Randoms

100

The day after Thanksgiving has become famous worldwide under this name

BLACK FRIDAYYYYYY

200

This state consumes the most turkey per capita

California (most populous -> most turkey consumed overall)

300

This U.S president officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Abraham Lincoln

400

This Midwestern U.S city was once known as the 'Turkey Capital of the World'

Worthington, Minnesota

500

This U.S President began the tradition of 'pardoning' a turkey (hint: President #33)

Harry Truman

American Pop Culture

100

This animated TV family includes Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa & Maggie

The Simpsons

200

This theme park is known as 'The Happiest Place on Earth' (although I disagree)

Disneyland

300

This actor plays Iron Man in the Marvel movies

Robert Downey Jr.

400

This band released the 1976 album 'Hotel California'

Eagles

500

This actress voiced Dory in both 'Finding Nemo' and 'Finding Dory'

Ellen DeGeneres

U.S Geography

100

This city is nicknamed 'The Windy City.'

Chicago, Illinois

200

This U.S state shares the longest border with Canada.

Alaska

300

This river is the longest in the United States

The Missouri (or Mississippi) River. It crosses 10 states. approx. 2,350 miles (3,780 km) long

400

This U.S state is known the most ecologically and biologically diverse area in the world

California

500

This mountain is the highest in North America at (20,310 ft)

Mt. McKinley (formerly Denali) in Alaska

Thanksgiving in Pop Culture

100

This parade in New York City is shown on TV every Thanksgiving morning

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at 8:30 AM EST

200

Ross fights over a leftover sandwich in a Thanksgiving episode of this sitcom

Friends

300

This iconic Friends episode features Monica wearing a turkey on her head - which friend does she try to cheer up?

Chandler

400

This sitcom features a Thanksgiving episode where a giant balloon escapes and wreaks havoc over New York City

Seinfeld (episode: The Mom & Pop store)

500

This classic Thanksgiving song by Arlo Guthrie is over 18 minutes long

Alice's Restaurant