Thanksgiving History
What year was the first thanksgiving?
1621
What noise does a male turkey make?
A gobble
Cranberries
If one pie serves 8 people, how many pies do you need to serve 24 people?
3 pies
What parade is famous on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Who helped the Pilgrims grow food?
Squanto
What is a group of turkeys called?
A rafter
Corn and squash
A turkey needs 15 minutes per pound to cook. How long should it take to cook a 10-pound turkey?
150 minutes / 2.5 hours
What do Americans traditionally watch on TV after dinner?
Football
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
True or False: Turkeys can fly
True (wild ones can!)
What pie is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar but you want to double the recipe. How much sugar would you use?
1 1/2 cups
What state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What Native American tribe celebrated with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What is the name of the loose skin under the turkey's neck?
a wattle
Pecans
You cut a pie into 8 slices. You eat 3 slices. What fraction is left?
5/8
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
How long did the first Thanksgiving Last?
3 days
What is the average life-span of a wild turkey?
3-5 years
What cooking method is used when submerging a turkey in oil?
Deep frying
You buy a 15-pound turkey for $1.20 per pound. How much is it?
$18
What animal does the president "pardon" every year?