Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in America?
Mashed potatoes
What famous department store holds a Thanksgiving Day Parade every year?
Macy's
How fast can a wild turkey run?
Up to 20 mph
Why did the Pilgrims leave England to come to America?
For religious freedom.
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which dessert is considered a Thanksgiving staple?
Pumpkin pie
Which TV show has a famous Thanksgiving episode where the characters play football in the park?
Friends
How many feathers does a mature turkey have?
Between 5,000 and 6,000
What was the name of the agreement signed by the Pilgrims before they landed at Plymouth Rock?
The Mayflower Compact.
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
Cranberry's can ____ when fresh.
Cranberries can bounce when fresh
Which 1987 film is about two mismatched travelers trying to get home for Thanksgiving?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How many Pilgrims survived the first winter in the New World?
About half of the original 102 settlers.
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What meat did the Pilgrims likely eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison (deer)
Which Disney movie features a Thanksgiving feast scene with John Smith and Native Americans?
Pocahontas
What sound do female turkeys make?
They cluck.
Who was the leader of the Pilgrims during their first year in America?
Governor William Bradford.
In what state did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Massachusetts
What is the traditional bread served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Cornbread
What iconic Thanksgiving movie features a memorable dinner scene with a frozen turkey, starring Al Pacino and Chris O'Donnell?
Scent of a Woman.
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds.
What was the purpose of the first Thanksgiving?
To celebrate a successful harvest and give thanks.