TURKEY
HISTORY
THE BIG MEAL
Miscellaneous
100

This is the sound a male turkey makes.

Gobble gobble

100

This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

The Mayflower

100

Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving

Turkey

100

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

Black friday

200

This is what male turkeys are called.

Toms

200

What year was the first celebration of Thanksgiving?

1621

200

What is the most popular sidedish on Thanksgiving menu? It is usually topped with a lot of gravy.

Mashpotatoes.

200

These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.

Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

300

This is what female turkeys are called.

Hens
300
How many days did the 1st thanksgiving last?

3 days

300

What is the most popular dessert on Thanksgiving? It is usually served with whipped cream.

Pumpkin pie

300

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

October

400

This is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.

The wattle

400

The pilgrims landed at this rock.

Plymouth rock

400

What's the name of the green vegetables traditionally served with creamy mushroom soup and fried onions.

Asparagus

400

This president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Abraham Lincoln

500

People from this Western State are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States.

California

500

This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.

The Wampanoag

500

What sweet side dish is made of red fruit harvested in marshland? Many people argue over which version is better, homemade or from a can.

Cranberry sauce

500

This is what the word "cornucopia" means.

"horn of plenty"

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