Thanksgiving Food
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
What is the name of the boat the pilgrims used to travel to North America?
The Mayflower
When does thanksgiving occur?
Fourth Thursday in November
What is the wobbly red piece of flesh under the beak of a turkey?
A Wattle
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
Bread
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
What do you call the 'sauce" that is popular to put on turkey?
Gravy
What was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto
Black Friday isn’t the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What’s the other?
Native American Heritage Day
What are baby turkeys called?
Poults
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
How much does the average thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
When did canned cranberries first come about?
1912
What meats were likely served at the first Thanksgiving celebration? (list 3 of 4 to earn point)
Venison, swan, duck and goose
How do both Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Parade conclude?
With the arrival of Santa Claus
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million