Thanksgiving Trivia 1
How long was the first Thanksgiving
Three Days
This is the second most-popular entree besides turkey?
What is ham?
This event early in the day is the second-oldest of its kind and features many performances as well as giant balloons of iconic characters.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The year of the first Thanksgiving. 1501, 1621, 1776, 1965
1621
What is a meat-free turkey called?
Tofurky
If you're family is far away, you might celebrate this instead, with friends
What is Friendsgiving?
This dish was not present at the first Thanksgiving, but it made it's way into American culture. It became a Thanksgiving staple in the early 1900s when machines were invented to mass produce the formerly expensive and hand made sweet treat.
What is sweet potato casserole
In a popular cartoon, Peppermint Patty convinces "this guy" to host another Thanksgiving Meal
Who is Charlie Brown
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
What is Black Friday?
Which President was the first to "pardon" a turkey? Lincoln, Kennedy, Coolidge, Washinton
Kennedy
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620 are often represented with a black hat featuring a gold buckle.
Who were the Pilgrims?
Most people eat a mountain of this kind of spud on Thanksgiving, topped with a river of gravy.
What are mashed potatoes?
The cone-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables and is also called a horn-of-plenty.
Cornucopia
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US.
What is the fourth Thursday of November?
What other country also celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
When this fruit bounces, you know it is sweet enough for harvesting
What is a cranberry
According to survey what do Americans, consider the best part of Thanksgiving?
The Leftovers
This is where turkeys sleep
What is trees
What was the primary reason the Pilgrims left England?
Religious Freedom
What is the Guinness book of World Records Fastest time for carving a turkey? (give a range, ex. 40-50 seconds)
19.47 seconds
National Turkey Lover's Month is celebrated in this month.
June
This is the name of a male turkey?
What Tom?
This occupation (not related to shopping) has one of their busiest days of the year on Black Friday.
Who are plumbers
How many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
A. 4,600
B. 46,000
C. 4.6 million
D. 46 million
What is D. 46 million?
This part of the Turkey is steeped in the deep magic of ages past. It is believed to grant any heart's desire.
Wishbone