Football
Name 1 of the 2 teams that host a Thanksgiving game every year (a third game is played, but the host changes each year). (Double points if you can name both).
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the most popular main dish alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
This colony, established by Pilgrims in 1620, celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
Plymouth
On Nov. 27, 1924, New Yorkers were treated to the first annual this, sponsored by the world's largest store at the time.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving is followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and this weekday named for a certain way to shop.
Cyber Monday
Name 1 of the 3 teams that have yet to play on Thanksgiving Day.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, or Houston Texans.
How many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
A) 46,000
B) 4.6 million
C) 46 million
D) 460,000
C) 46 million
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
A) 4 Days
B) 3 Days
C) 6 Days
D) 12 hours
B) 3 Days
Which Founding Father wanted the turkey to be the national bird as opposed to the eagle?
Benjamin Franklin
H wrote a letter to his daughter that said, “I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; his is a bird of bad moral character.” Franklin thought the turkey was a “much more respectable bird.”
What state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California (because we have the largest population by far)
What year was the first NFL Thanksgiving game?
1920
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner? (Within 500 calories will earn points)
4,500
What meat besides turkey was most likely eaten at the first Thanksgiving? (Hint: Provided by the Native Americans).
In 1863, this president declared a national holiday of Thanksgiving to be held in November. (Hint: Pay attention to the date).
Abraham Lincoln
A race some people run on the morning of Thanksgiving.
Turkey trot
Which NFL team has hosted the most Thanksgiving games?
The Detroit Lions (every year since 1934, with the exception of World War II).
A rather new Thanksgiving tradition in a chicken stuffed inside this bird stuffed inside a turkey. What is it called?
Turducken (turkey + duck + chicken)
The harvest
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey? (Spare it's life).
John F. Kennedy
What is the name for a cone-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
Cornucopia
Which two teams went on to win the Super Bowl after winning their Thanksgiving games?
Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins
1796
At the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Pilgrims shared a feast with these native people of Massachusetts.
A) Wampanoag
B) Massachusett
C) Secena
D) Tuscarora
A) Wampanoag
How many guests were at the first Thanksgiving? (Hint: It's a 3-digit number)
Historians say about 140 (50 pilgrims and 90 Native Americans)
What do we call a group of turkeys?
Rafter of flock