Turkey Talk
What sound does a turkey make?
Gobble, gobble
What do people usually eat on Thanksgiving that comes in slices and has a crust?
(Pie)
What ship did the Pilgrims sail to America?
(The Mayflower)
What color are most pumpkins?
Orange
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
(Thursday)
True or False: Turkeys can fly.
(True, but only short distances
Name one vegetable that is popular on Thanksgiving.
(Corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, etc.)
Who were the Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims?
(The Wampanoag)
Name a tree whose leaves change colors in the fall.
(Maple, oak, etc.)
What sport do many families watch on Thanksgiving
(Football)
What is the loose skin under a turkey’s neck called?
(A wattle)
What is the red, jiggly dish often served on Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce
What holiday celebrates the Pilgrims' first harvest in Americans
(Thanksgiving)
What is the season before winter?
Fall or autumn)
What is the name of the parade that happens in New York City every Thanksgiving?
(Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
Wild turkeys sleep in trees. Is this true or false?
(True)
What bread-like food is often stuffed inside a turkey?
(Stuffing or dressing)
What year is believed to be the first Thanksgiving?
(1621 or the 1600s)
What do animals like bears do to prepare for winter?
(Hibernate or store food)
Name something you might say to someone at the Thanksgiving table. (“I’m thankful for…” or “Pass the gravy!”)
(“I’m thankful for…” or “Pass the gravy!”)
What is a group of turkeys called?
(A rafter)
What type of pie is orange and made from a squash?
(Pumpkin pie)
Name the Pilgrim leader who became governor of Plymouth Colony.
(William Bradford)
Name the fruit that people bob for at fall festivals.
(Apples)
What do people often break for good luck at Thanksgiving?
(Wishbone)