Thanksgiving Fun Fellowship and Faith Thanksgiving is only

Thanksgiving Fun, Fellowship and Faith

Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the U. S. ? • A. True • B. False It is celebrated in Canada As well

The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade was: • • • A. Montgomery Wards B. J. C. Penny’s C. Gimbels D. Macy’s E. None of above The Philadelphia department store Gimbel's had sponsored a parade in 1920, but the Macy's parade, launched four years later, soon became a Thanksgiving tradition.

Across the street from the famous rock credited to where the pilgrims first landed there is a Corps. What is the name of the corps? (Hint same name as the rock) Plymouth Corps

Why does Butterball’s Website state that once the turkey is done that you should let it stand for 15 minutes? (pick 2) A. so you don’t burn your tongue B. It’s easier to carve C. To let the aroma go through the house D. To let the stuffing cool before you take it out

The Indians who were invited to the feast were of the Wampanoag tribe. • Who was their chief? A. Massasoit B. Pemaquid C. Samoset D. Squanto

What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims came over on? MAYFLOWER

Who was the captain of this ship? • Miles Standish Wm. Bradford Christopher Jones

Which President was first to establish Thanksgiving as a legal nation holiday on 4 th Thursday of November? • • A. Abraham Lincoln B. FDR C. Thomas Jefferson D. James Madison

In Canada they celebrate Thanksgiving in what month? A. November B. October C. September D. May

The term “cornucopia” means what? • A. Tall corn • B. Name of the Greek God of Corn • C. Horn of Plenty • D. a traditional New England relish Horn of Plenty

What was the original name for the Pilgrims? • • A. Puritans B. Partisans C. Settler D. Journeymen Puritans

Butterball recommends that you cover the breast and the top of the drumsticks with aluminum foil when? • A. Right away – when you first put it in to cook • B. When it is half-way done • C. When it is 2/3 cooked • D. The last 15 minutes

The word turkey is said to come from the Turkish word “hindi” which means: • • A. Big Bird B. Pheasant Bird C. Wild Chicken D. “Indian” Chicken D. “Hindi” means Indian, or that it came from India.

Which president moved Thanksgiving up 1 week to help stimulate Christmas shopping? • A. Theodore Roosevelt • B. John F. Kennedy • C. Franklin D. Roosevelt • D. Dwight D. Eisenhower • E. None of the above. It was never changed.

In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade take place? • • A. 1864 B. 1894 C. 1904 D. 1924

Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition? • • • A. Andrew Jackson B. Millard Fillmore C. Harry Truman D. Warren Harding E. Abraham Lincoln Due to many conflicting stories There are two possible answers C. Harry Truman E. Abraham Lincoln

Before being harvested and sold, an individual cranberry must bounce at least how many inches high to make sure it isn’t too ripe? • • A. 1 inch B. 2 inches C. 3 inches D. 4 inches

In which magazine did Norman Rockwell’s painting “Freedom From Want” first appear? A. Mc. Call’s B. Saturday Evening Post C. Life Magazine D. Collier’s Magazine

Back in the early 1600’s, the pilgrim’s didn’t have which of the following utensils to eat their Thanksgiving meal with? • A. Spoons • B. Forks • C. Knives

How many Pilgrim’s were passengers on the Mayflower? • A. 92 • B. 102 • C. 122

How long was the voyage from England to the New World? A. 66 days B. 106 days C. 146 days

The Mayflower was not built to be a transportation ship for people. What was the original purpose of the Mayflower? • A. A merchant ship to carry wine • B. A fishing ship • C. A ship to get spices from the Far East

Which of the following was approved table manners at the first Thanksgiving? • A. Eating with your hands • B. Spitting on the floor • C. Throwing the bones into the hearth when done • D. All of the above D. All of the abov

The town of Plymouth, Massachusetts celebrates this on December 11 every year • • a) Miles Standish's Birthday (b) Forefather's Day (c) Priscilla Alden's birthday (d) William Bradford's death.

DEVOTIONAL Celebrating Our Forefathers of Faith Heb. 11: 1, 2

Hebrews 11: 1, 2 • “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. ” We as believers are called by God to walk in this world “by faith” which means we must not set all of our trust in our circumstances, or in all that we see in front of us, and certainly not only our emotions. To honor God we walk in the faith that He cares for us.

Our example of our forefather’s in the scriptures and in history (like the Pilgrims) are something to celebrate and encourage us on our journey through life. The Pilgrims felt they were being led of God, though they did not see the place they were headed. They had to trust in God who, being a God of love, wanted always the best for them, and He could see the land ahead.

Here is a true story to illustrate Faith in the One who can see. • During the terrible days of the Blitz, a father, holding his small son by the hand, ran from a building that had been struck by a bomb. In the front yard was a shell hole. Seeking shelter as quickly as possible, the father jumped into the hole and held up his arms for his son to follow. Terrified, yet hearing his father's voice telling him to jump, the boy replied, "I can't see you!"

• The father, looking up against the sky tinted red by the burning buildings, called to the silhouette of his son, "But I can see you. Jump!" The boy jumped, because he trusted his father. The Christian faith enables us to face life or meet death, not because we can see, but with the certainty that we are seen; not that we know all the answers, but that we are known.

SONG: Faith of our Fathers • • • Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy Whene’er we hear that glorious Word! VERSE #2 Faith of our fathers, we will strive To win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then be truly free. • • • VERSE #3 Faith of our fathers, we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life. • CHORUS • Faith of our fathers, holy faith! • We will be true to thee till death.