Talkin' Turkey
The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Makin' a Meal out of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Traditions
Potpourri
100

The sound a turkey makes.

What is "gobble"?

100

The color that most pilgrims wear in decorations or clip art

What is black?

100

This popular Thanksgiving food is often put inside the turkey while it cooks.

What is stuffing?

100

This New York Thanksgiving tradition was watched by about 31.3 million people in 2024.

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

100

The day of Thanksgiving 2025.

What is November 27th?

200

True or False: Turkeys have steady flight.

What is "False"?

200

The main crop that the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to grow.

What is corn?

200

This sauce (not gravy!) is especially popular around Thanksgiving.

What is cranberry sauce?

200

This popular sport has become a "must watch" Thanksgiving tradition.

What is football?

200

The name of the shopping event that occurs directly after Thanksgiving.

What is Black Friday?

300

The effect tryptophan (a chemical that is found in turkey meat) has on people who eat it.

What is sleepy?

300

The name of the ship the Pilgrims used to reach Amercia.

What is the Mayflower?

300

According to studies based off desert sales, this is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.

What is pumpkin pie?

300

During the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, this person always rides the very last float.

Who is Santa Claus?

300

According to common depictions of male pilgrims, this object is often found on the hats of pilgrims.

What is a buckle?

400

The name of the pink/reddish flap that hangs from the turkey's neck.

What is a wattle?

400

The name of the place in America where the Pilgrims landed.

What is Plymouth Rock?

400

The day that Thanksgiving falls on every year.

What is the fourth Thursday of November?
400

This two-person Thanksgiving tradition is thought to bring good luck to the "winner".

What is breaking the wishbone?

400

The name for the thing that I am holding up.

What is a cornucopia?

500

This founding father wanted the turkey to be the national bird for the United States of America.

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

500

The name of the tribe who helped the Pilgrims survive the winter.

What is Wampanoag? 

500

This American author is credited with the modern Thanksgiving menu and helping make Thanksgiving become a national tradition.

Who is Sarah Josepha Hale?

500

This famous Thanksgiving tradition is performed by the president every Thanksgiving since George H.W. Bush.

What is the turkey pardon?

500

The US president who made Thanksgiving an official ANNUAL holiday.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

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