Which President wanted the National Bird to be the Turkey?
Who is Benjamin Franklin
100
In the US, the day after Thanksgiving is called what? It's the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season.
What is Black Friday
100
A 15 pound Turkey is what percent white meat?
What is 70 %
200
The Pilgrims sailed on what ship?
What is The Mayflower
200
The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade began in what year?
What is the 1920s
200
Which state consumes the most turkey in the US?
What is California
200
Turkey has more protein than what other meat?
What is Chicken or Beef
300
Which common kitchen utensil was NOT used in the feast?
What is a fork
300
In what year did Lincoln issue a 'Thanksgiving Proclamation' to officially set aside the last Thursday of November as the national holiday for Thanksgiving?
What is 1863
300
In the US, how many turkeys are sold for Thanksgiving celebrations?
What is 280 million
300
The largest Turkey ever raised was how many pounds?
What is 86 pounds
400
The name of the tribe that feasted with the Pilgrims?
Who are The Wampanoag Indians
400
In 1939, which President said that Thanksgiving would take place on November 23rd instead of November 30th as a way to spur economic growth and extend the Christmas shopping season?
Who is President Roosevelt
400
What other country also celebrates Thanksgiving, but on the second monday in October?
What is Canada
400
A mature Turkey has how many feathers?
What is 3,500
500
What year was the First Thanksgiving feast held?
What is 1621
500
Which American female magazine editor convinced Lincoln to declare thanksgiving a national holiday? She also wrote the popular nursery rhyme "Mary had a little Lamb"
Who is Sarah Josepha Hale
500
Each year the average American eats how many pounds of turkey?
What is between 16 and 18
500
How many pounds of feed does it take to raise a 30 pound tom turkey?