Pilgrims
What Year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth?
1620
What Native American Tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
Wampanoag
Who was the first President to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey?
John F. Kennedy
How Long was the first Thanksgiving Celebration?
3 Days
Why is football played on Thanksgiving?
Because baseball is was too popular
How many women attended the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5 women
Which Native American friend acted as an interpreter for the settlers?
Squanto
Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, Duck, and Eel
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
What ship did the pilgrims come in on?
Mayflower
Why did the Pilgrims and Native Americans have the first thanksgiving?
It was a harvest festival for the Wampanoag Tribe, they were celebrating a successful harvest and the alliance with the Pilgrims.
What state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 Pounds
When was the first Turkey Trot?
1896
Where is Plymouth Rock located?
Massachusetts
How did Squanto learn to speak English?
He was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Later he was saved by friars in Spain and went to England where he learned the language before returning home.
What city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the City?
Detroit
What is an adult male turkey called?
Tom
How many runners were at the first Turkey Trot?
6
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
The Native Americans celebrate another harvest festival named after this Thanksgiving table staple.
Cranberry Day
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumber
Does eating turkey make you tired?
No
Which football team has the most appearances in the Thanksgiving Football Game?
Detroit Lions