Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild "this" to be the national bird.

This theologian nailed his 95 theses to a church door on October 31st, spooking the Catholic church.

My Owl Fear

Traditionally, these two teams play every year on Thanksgiving Day.

The Lord has promised good to me
His Word my hope secures

Notable chef Alton Brown recommends the russet variety of these for a thanksgiving mash.

On October 14, 1912, he got shot while preparing to give a speech. Though wounded, he proceeded to speak anyway (though probably softly)

Kings, I Hang TV

After the AFL-NFL merger, the championship game known as the Super Bowl was first played in this year.

But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, our rapture when Jesus we see

Jellied or whole, this tart fruit side is a staple on fall tables.

In 1908, this went on sale for the first time. Henry revolutionized traveling to see family over the holidays.

Fatal Boo Lesson

This quarterback holds the record for the most career passing yards having played for two different teams.

Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host

Believed to have originated in North America, this fall staple's name comes from the greek for "large melon."

This movie, starring Al Jolson and featuring the first spoken character dialogue, opened in 1927. (Audiences hadn't seen nothing yet!)

Laced Piper

This former coach, broadcaster and meat-lover introduced millions of fans to a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey - a "Turducken"

So from the beginning the fight we were winning
thou, Lord, was at our side, all glory be Thine!

From the French for "sauce pan", your Thanksgiving variation may have green beans and fried onions.

This Calvary couple pledged to tie the knot on October 27th, 2009. The proposal was well-designed.

Elf Livens Gala

The last Ohio State Buckeyes player to be drafted number 1 overall, he set the standard for future players to chase.

By and by the harvest and our labor ended, we shall come rejoicing