Turkey
The Big Meal
Around the world
Canada
100

True or False: Only male turkeys "gobble" 

TRUE!

Male turkeys make the “gobble” call to announce themselves to the females and compete with other males. 

Other turkey sounds include “purrs,” “yelps” and “kee-kees.”


100

TRUE or FALSE: 

In 2023, More Canadians ate turkey at Thanksgiving than at Christmas

False!!

At Thanksgiving 2023, 2.1 million whole turkeys were purchased by Canadians, and at Christmas, it was 2.6 million!

100

Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States

TRUE


100

True or False: 

In Ontario, Thanksgiving is a PAID holiday

TRUE

200

What is a female turkey called? 


A Hen, same as female chickens!
200

What do we put inside the turkey?

Stuffing!

200
Though the traditions are different, the sentiment for Thanksgiving is similar around the world:  

a) To spend quality time with friends and family
b) Give thanks, and reflect on what's most important in life

c) Both A and B

c) Both!

To spend quality time with friends and family; and give thanks, and reflect on what's most important in life
200

Which country had thanksgiving first, Canada or the United States?

Canada

300

How much does the average male turkey weigh?

a) 5 ~ 15 pounds

b) 15 ~ 25 pounds

c) 25 ~ 35 pounds


b) 15 ~ 25 pounds

300

Approximately 94% of Canadian thanksgiving meals include this potato dish

a) Mashed potatoes

b) Roasted potatoes

c) Scalloped potatoes


a) Mashed potatoes!

300

The word "Turkey" comes from the Hebrew word “tukki" What does it mean? 

a) Big beak

b) Big bird

c) Big feathers

 

b) Big bird!

300

What year was the very FIRST thanksgiving in Canada?

a) 1578

b) 1675

c) 1754


a) 1578

400

How much does an average turkey cost this year? 

a) $15 ~ $20 

b) $20 ~ $25

c) $25 ~ $30

d) $35 ~ $40


d) $35 ~ $40!

400

What are the two most popular pies baked at thanksgiving?

Pumpkin and Apple

400

This country celebrates harvest at the "Moon Festival" 

a) Japan

b) Korea

c) China

China 

It is also known as the Moon festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival

400

Also known as the horn of plenty, this represents abundance and nourishment.

a) Cornucopia

b) Harvest horn

c) Crop Trumpet 

a) Cornucopia 

500

A baby wild turkey is a "chick", but what is a baby domesticated turkey (The ones we eat for Thanksgiving" called? 

Poult!


500

Name 3 crops we harvest in the Fall

Corn, Potatoes, Pumpkins

500

From what country is this Thanksgiving Festival?

Germany


500

How many turkeys are bought in Canada for Thanksgiving?


about 2 million!

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