Thanksgiving

3. According to the book of Guinness World Records, the heaviest turkey on record weighed in at _____ pounds.
5. George Washington called for a day of thanksgiving on Dec. 18, 1777, as a victory celebration for the colonial army's win during the Battle of _________.
7. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
9. In 1817, the state of _________ became the first of several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday.
10. About what percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12. Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
16. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President _________ proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
18. in 1939 President ________ moved the holiday up a week in an attempt to spur retail sales during the Great Depression.
20. Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?

1. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor _________ organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of Native American allies.
2. Presented by ______ department store since 1924, New York City’s Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest and most famous parade.
4. Squanto was a member of the __________ tribe.
6. What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
7. The Mayflower crossed Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at _________.
8. After a treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that lasted 66 days, the Pilgrims dropped anchor near the tip of _________.
11. In September 1620, a small ship called the ________ left Plymouth, England.
13. Of all the states, residents of _______ consume the most turkey per person.
14. Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
15. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists shared an autumn harvest with what group of Native Americans.
17. About _____ million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
19. _______ was Native American who had been kidnapped by an English sea captain and sold into slavery before escaping to London and returning to his homeland on an exploratory expedition.
21. What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?