Turkeys
Where do wild turkeys sleep at night?
In a tree.
The first Thanksgiving brought together these two groups of people. Who are they?
Pilgrims and Native Americans.
!Daily Double! What popular dessert is made with orange squash and spices?
Pumpkin pie.
What city hosts the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
New York.
!Daily Double!What do you call the day after Thanksgiving when everyone goes shopping?
Black Friday.
!Daily Double! Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys are called? (hint: it rhymes with mom)
Male turkeys are called Toms.
In 1621, after a successful harvest, the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in this Massachusetts town. What is the name of this town?
Plymouth.
What popular Thanksgiving drink is made from apples.
Apple cider.
!Daily Double! In Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving movie, what is the name of the little bird, Snoopy's best friend?
Woodstock.
What professional sport do many American families like to watch on Thanksgiving Day?
Football.
Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys? (hint: starts with the letter "M")
Minnesota produces the most turkeys, approximately 33.5 to 39 million turkeys annually.
!Daily Double! This President made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. What is the name of this President?
President Abraham Lincoln.
What is a popular topping for baked yams or sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving?
This popular Christmas song was originally written as a Thanksgiving song. What song is it?
Jingle Bells
!Daily Double! Some families break this small bone inside the turkey to make a wish. What is it?
Wishbone.
You can tell a turkey’s emotions by the color of their heads - they change color depending on how excited or calm they are. What three colors can turkeys' heads be? Hint: America!
Red, blue, or white.
In 1941, this president signed a bill into law to change Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday in November. Who is this president?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Instead of plain turkey, some people will eat turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken. What is this three-bird-roast called?
Turducken.
Which movie holds the record for the biggest Thanksgiving weekend box office? (hint: snowman "I'll bring the snacks!")
Frozen 2.
What do you call it when everyone brings a dish to share at a party?
A potluck.
This famous American founding father argued that the turkey should be our national bird, as he thought it was a more respectable bird than the bald eagle. Who is he?
Benjamin Franklin.
!Daily Double! This Native American taught the pilgrims how to grow crops, catch fish, and forage for nuts and berries. What is his name?
"Squanto," also known as Tisquantum
!Daily Double! What is the name of the horned basket overflowing with fruits and vegetables associated with Thanksgiving?
Cornucopia.
Including weekends, how many hours long is Thanksgiving break?
What special Thanksgiving task is saved for elderly relatives or guests of honor?
Carving the turkey.