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37. What vegetables do you see on the tables of Thanksgiving feasts the most? potatos

130. Approximately 690 million pounds of turkey is eat on Thanksgiving.

true!

131. The Wampanoag, led by Massassoit, helped the pilgrims survive their first winter in New England.

true

33. Has there ever been an occassion where turkey was not served for Thanksgiving dinner?
plenty of times, we served ham instead blaugh

132. Pilgrims are puritans.

false

1. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? it means having a great time with my whole family!
2. What do you thank Thanksgiving means to your family? idk! I think it's having fun together!
3. Describe your most memorable Thanksgiving. this year cause my cuz hurted me!
4. Is there anything you dislike about Thanksgiving? most of the times my cuz come over and they both fright over the laptop sad
5. If so, what do you dislike about Thanksgiving? (If answered no, bump) eating too much things!
6. Is there anything that you love about Thanksgiving more than any other holiday? Having fun with my cuzs!
7. If so, what do you like most about Thanksgiving? (If answered no, bump) Playing with my cuzs
8. What is the earliest Thanksgiving you celebrated that you remember? idk?
9. How old were you when it occurred? idk?
10. What friends and relatives come over for Thanksgiving? my aunts,uncles & cuzs!
11. Who cooks the Thanksgiving feast in your family? My mom!
12. Who typically in your family has the honor of carving the turkey? Mostly my mom if it's at my house!
13. What other foods are served at your family's Thanksgiving dinner? mash photaos,meat and ect!
14. How long is your fall break from school to celebrate Thanksgiving? idk!
15. Has that vacation time ever changed? onces!
16. After dinner, does your family watch the football game? no!!
17. If so, did the team you were cheering for win? (If answered no, bump) Sometimes when I'm watching tv with my dad he will cheer the other team and I will cheer the home team!
18. Do you remember the entertainment for halftime? no sad
19. What other "traditions" does your family have for Thanksgiving? idk
20. This year, what do you have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? I was thankful for my uncle he was alive but then on Tuesday,October 26th,2010 he die sad
21. What were you thankful for last Thanksgiving? Everything
22. Do you have pets? yes,before I had pet fishs
23. If so, do they ever take part in your family's Thanksgiving feast? (If answered no, bump)yes!
24. Do you have siblings?no
25. If so, have you guys ever fought over who broke the turkey's wishbone? (If answered no, bump)no
26. Did your wish ever come true after breaking the wishbone?yes
27. If yes, what did you wish for? (If answered no, bump) My wish was to see a Justin Bieber concert!
28. Are you a vegetarian? sometimes
29. If yes, what do you eat for Thanksgiving? (If answered no, bump) meat,pie,mash potao & ect
30. If no, what do you think they eat for Thanksgiving? (If answered yes already, bump)
31. Do you know what Tofurkey? idk?
32. Has tofurkey ever been served at your family's Thanksgiving dinner? I don't think so!
33. Has there ever been an occassion where turkey was not served for Thanksgiving dinner? yes!
34. If yes, why was turkey not served? (If answered no, bump) cause my mom didn't what to cook it!
35. What is the weather typically like on Thanksgiving Day where you live? cold!
36. How many Thanksgiving meals do you typically comsume on Thanksgiving Day? 1 or sometimes 2
37. What vegetables do you see on the tables of Thanksgiving feasts the most? corn,peas,carrot!
38. Was potatoes the first thing that popped into your mind?no
39. Does your family serve mashed potatoes or serve them baked? both have!
40. What do you think goes great on a baked potato? bater
41. Traditionally how is your turkey cooked? idk?
42. What symbols make you think of Thanksgiving? turkey!
43. Was a turkey the first thing that popped into your mind?no
44. Did you know Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the turkey the national bird for the United States? really? lolz!
45. How long do you think it will take for you to finish the rest of this quiz? idk!
46. How many things can you think of that have pumpkin as the main ingredient? one!
47. How many types of squash do you think exist? alot
48. How many can you name?idk!
49. When you eat pie, do you top it off with anything? yes I do!
50. If yes, what do you top it off with? whip cream!
51. When watching football, what channel are you currently on? (Post a random number if unsure) 36
52. Besides football, do you watch anything else on the television? yes!
53. If yes, then what else do you watch? (If answered no, bump) soccer,beastball & ect
54. How big do you think the biggest turkey was to tip the scales? (in pounds)idk
55. What colors are a turkey's feathers? manybe white,black?
56. Did you know that turkeys can run nearly 30 miles an hour? cool!
57. Would you believe me if I said turkey's can fly short distances of up to 55 miles per hour? lolz!
58. What do you call the bright red thing that hangs under a turkey's chin? idk?
59. Did you know that Turkeys originated in North and Central America? nope I have no idea sad
60. What kind of sound does a turkey make when it's frightened? any!
61. What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Novaber?
62. Every year, the president of the United States pardons a turkey and saves it from becoming a Thanksgiving feast. Where does the bird go to spend the rest of it's days? idk?
63. What bird beat out the turkey to become the official bird of the United States?awsome
64. What are male turkeys called?mhjdsfiuhreuhmf?
65. What are female turkeys called?hfrjhfuhrfejrfhn?
66. Which group of American Indians formed an alliance with the arriving pilgrims?jjfhhnvfjuhrfuhrf?
67. Which Pawtuxet Indian served as interpreter and intermediary between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag?what?
68. Who is Squanto?idk
69. Can you believe there are people that think Thanksgiving should not be a holiday? yessssssssssssssssssss!
70.. Did you know that there is a Native American organization that has protested at Thanksgiving Day celebrations in Plymouth, Massachusetts?lolz
71. If yes, what is their name? (If answered no, bump)
72. What name have anti-Pilgrim protesters given to Thanksgiving?
73. Is there any special significance or symbolism of the turkey dinner served on Thanksgiving?
73. If yes, what is the significance of the turkey dinner? (If answered no, bump)
74. What items on Gaia would you say are Thanksgiving themed?
75. Is your avatar wearing any of the items you just listed?
76. What's the main course for your family's Thanksgiving feast?
77. How often do you leave home to to go to a relative's house for Thanksgiving?
78. What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
79. Would you believe me if I said the first Thanksgiving lasted 3 days?
80. Name something you think the pilgrims didn't eat that is common today to eat at Thanksgiving.
81. Which U.S. president scoffed at the idea of a national holiday in honor of the first Thanksgiving?
82. Did you know pilgrims thought potatoes to be poisonous?
83. Has alcoholic beverages ever been served at your Thanksgiving feast?
84. Are you old enough to drink?
85. If yes, what is your favorite drink to have with your meal. (If answered no, post a drink you have with your meal)

Have You Ever

86. Have you ever made a wish on the turkey's wishbone?yes I think
87. Have you ever lost the chance at getting a wish by getting the shorter end of the wishbone?
88. Have you ever had a Thanksgiving where it was just you?
89. Have you ever had a Thanksgiving where it was just you and your parents?
90. Have you ever spent Thanksgiving elsewhere besides at home?
91. Have you ever had your best friend over for Thanksgiving?
92. Have you ever had a pet steal food off your plate on Thanksgiving?
93. Have you ever secretly snuck food off your plate and given it to your pet when you weren't supposed to?
94. Have you ever experienced a Thanksgiving where ham was served instead of turkey?
95. Have you ever experienced a Thanksgiving where chicken was served instead of turkey?
96. Have you ever performed in Thanksgiving themed school play?
97. Have you ever had a Thanksgiving party at school?
98. Have you ever dressed up as a pilgrim?
99. Have you ever dressed up as an indian?
100. Have you ever had leftover food once the Thanksgiving feast is over?
101. Have you ever had so many people over for Thanksgiving that you didn't even have leftover food?
102. Have you ever had a vegetarian/vegan join you for Thanksgiving?
103. Have you ever participated in bets as to who will win the superbowl?
104. Have you ever lost a bet as to who won the superbowl?
105. Have you ever met someone that did not celebrate Thanksgiving?
106. Have you ever seen it snow on Thanksgiving?
107. Have you ever had more than one Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving?
108. Have you ever seen a wild turkey?
109. Have you ever gone turkey hunting?
110. Have you ever made a pie from scratch?
111. Have you ever had to take family pictures on Thanksgiving?
112. Have you ever started a food fight on Thanksgiving day?
113. Have you ever carved the turkey?
114. Have you ever mashed the potatoes?
115. Have you ever tasted cranberry sauce that did not come out of a can?
116. Have you ever went bowling with the family on Thanksgiving Day?
117. Have you ever visited Plymouth Rock?
118. Have you ever heard a turkey gobble?
119. Have you ever chased a turkey?
120. Have you ever met someone that does not like eating turkey?
121. Have you ever heard of Squanto?
122. Have you ever watched a movie that was about the first Thanksgiving?
123. Have you ever watched a play that was about the first Thanksgiving?
124. Have you ever been in a Thanksgiving Day parade?
125. Have you ever watched a Thanksgiving Day parade on television?
126. Have you ever dressed up your avatar for Thanksgiving?
127. Have you ever discussed the first Thanksgiving in school?
128. Have you ever gotten more than a week off from school to celebrate Thanksgiving?
129. Have you ever made a volcano out of your mashed potatoes and gravy on your dinner plate?

True or False

130. Approximately 690 million pounds of turkey is eat on Thanksgiving.
131. The Wampanoag, led by Massassoit, helped the pilgrims survive their first winter in New England.
132. Pilgrims are puritans.
133. Thanksgiving is a religious holiday.
134. Turkeys spread their tail feathers when they gobble.
135. Thanksgiving is the day that marked the stop of the fighting between pilgrims and indians.
136. November is part of the season Fall.
137. Fall is another name for Autumn.
138. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the third Thursday of the month.
139. Thanksgiving lands in the month of November.
140. Light meat is healthier than dark meat.
141. Tofurkey is tofu sclupted to look like turkey.
142. Pumpkin is a type of squash.
143. Pumpkins are fruit because they have seeds.
144. It is possible for there to be snow on the ground around the time of Thanksgiving.
145. A turkey can be too big to fit in an oven.
146. Thanksgiving is a federal holiday.
147. Peas and carrots are common vegetables to eat during Thanksgiving.
148. Apple pie is better than cherry pie.
149. Pumpkin pie is nothing without whipped cream on top.
150. Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the world.
151. Cornucopias make great table centerpieces.
152. Most domesticated turkeys weigh between 14 to 45 pounds live.
153. Turkeys weigh less once they're "dressed".
154. Thanksgiving is all about food.
155. Thanksgiving is all about family.
156. It is rude to show up for a Thanksgiving feast without bringing a dish to pass.
157. The indians introduced corn to the pilgrims.
158. All stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
159. Turkey feathers are just as valuable as peacock feathers.
160. Thanksgiving is a superb holiday.
161. The wild turkey is one of the world's fastest birds.
162. Turkeys can fly.
163. Only male turkeys can gobble.
164. It is an insult to call someone a turkey.
165. Turkeys have an unsavory reputation.
166. Every year, the president of the United States pardons a turkey and saves it from becoming a Thanksgiving feast.
167. The turkey that is pardoned by the president gets to go to Disneyland to spend the rest of its days.
168. The customary turkey dinner is a reminder of the four wild turkeys served at the Pilgrims' first thanksgiving feast.
169. UAINE stands for United American Indians of New England.
170. The potato is America's most beloved veggie.
171. Indians were invited to the Pilgrim's first feast.


Fill in the Blank

172. Pilgrims wear _______ and _______.
173. Pilgrim clothes colors are ______ and ______.
174. Indians wear _______ on their _______
175. Indians get their feathers from ________.
176. The pilgrims sailed on a boat named _____________.
177. The pilgrims came from _________.
178. A ________ is a thanksgiving symbol that holds fruits and vegetables.
179. Indians introduced _______ to the pilgrims.
180. This year I hope the _________ play during the superbowl.
181. I would like to see ___________ entertain at this year's superbowl halftime
182. Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate __________.
183. ________ and _______ participated in the first Thanksgiving.
184. Some families ______ before they eat.
185. Thanksgiving is always on _________.
186. Thanksgiving occurs in the month of ____________.
187. Around Thanksgiving, the leaves on trees outside are colored _______, ________, and _______.
188. Children create pictures of turkeys from the outlines of their ________.
189. The best thing about a football game is _________.
190. Nothing all year long compares to that of ________ on Thanksgiving Day.
191. A turkey's feathers are _______ and _______.
192. Wild turkeys can fly for short distances at speeds up to __ miles an hour.
193. A group of turkeys is called a ______.
194. Turkeys have existed for ___ million years.
195. Christopher Columbus thought the turkey was a ________ when he visited America.
196. Approximately ___ million pounds of turkey is eat on Thanksgiving.
197. Toms are ____ turkeys.
198. Hens are ______ turkeys.
199. ______ were an indian tribe that did not eat turkey or use its feathers on their arrows.
200. Turkeys are ______ birds.
201. Turkeys have ______ personalities.
202. The Wampanoag, led by Massassoit, helped the ______ survive their first winter in New England.
203. The UAINE is a(n) ________ that has stopped traditional parades and religious services in order that their voices be heard.
204. __ wild turkeys were served at the first Thanksgiving.
205. The first Thanksgiving feast lasted __ days


This or That

206. Baked or Fried?
207. Light Meat or Dark Meat?
208. Turkey or Ham?
209. Chicken or Turkey?
210. Tofurkey or Turkey?
211. Stuffing or Rice?
212. Biscuits or Rolls?
213. Biscuits or Gravy?
214. Dressing or Gravy?
215. Cranberry Sauce or Gravy?
216. Homemade or Canned?
217. Apple Sauce or Cranberry Sauce?
218. Green Beans or Corn?
219. Cornbread or Dinner Rolls?
220. Green Bean Casserole or Mashed Potatoes?
221. Mashed Potatoes or Corn?
222. Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie?
223. Pumpkin Pie or Cherry Pie?
224. Cherry Pie or Apple Pie?
225. Cobbler or Pie?
226. Cake or Pie?
227. Whipped Cream or Ice Cream?
228. Pumpkin or Squash?
229. Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin cookies?
230. Hubbard Squash or Acorn Squash?
231. Sweet Potatoes or Yams?
232. Marshmallows or No Marshmallows?
233. Hot Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate?
234. Family or Football?
235. Indians or Pilgrims?
236. Boots or Moccasins?
237. Hats or Headdresses?
238. Leather or Wool?
239. Black or White?
240.Tunics or Dresses?
241. Hot Weather or Cold Weather.
242. Family or Food?

One Per Post

243. Post each letter of the word 'THANKSGIVING' in separate posts.
244. Post each letter of the word 'TURKEY' in separate posts.
245. Post each letter of the word 'CORNUCOPIA' in separate posts.
246.Post each letter of the word 'FAMILY' in separate posts.
247. Post each letter of the word 'NOVEMBER' in separate posts.
248. Post each letter of the word 'THURSDAY' in separate posts.
249. Post each letter of the word 'AUTUMN' in separate posts.
250. Post each letter of the word 'LEAVES' in separate posts.
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134. Turkeys spread their tail feathers when they gobble.

true!

34. If yes, why was turkey not served? (If answered no, bump)
just cuz we didn't feel like serving turkey, or cuz ham was cheaper xD I hope we have turkey this year -licks lips- mmmm turkey