Turkey Time
What sound does a turkey make?
Gobble (gobble)
What is the classic Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What do many families say before they begin eating?
What they’re thankful for
Thursday
What vegetable do people launch from giant slingshots in the fall?
Pumpkins
True or False: Turkeys can fly
True! (short distances)
What red, jiggly sauce often comes in a can?
Cranberry sauce
What sport do many families play or watch after eating?
Football
What shopping day comes right after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
About how many calories does the average American eat on Thanksgiving?
Around 4,500
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey: 10, 15, or 30 pounds?
15 lbs
What green Thanksgiving dish uses fried onions on top?
Green bean casserole
What part of the turkey do two people pull apart for luck?
The wishbone
What giant parade happens every Thanksgiving?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which state produces the most turkeys every year?
Minnesota
What is a male turkey called?
A tom
Which Thanksgiving food is most likely to get burned?
Rolls
What was the first Thanksgiving main dish according to historical records?
Deer (not turkey??)
What do many people do after Thanksgiving dinner?
Take a nap / fall asleep on the couch
Why do turkeys sometimes “freeze” and turn their head blue?
They change color when excited or scared
What is the red, dangly thing on a turkey's neck called?
A wattle
What two ingredients make “mashed potatoes” actually taste good?
Butter + salt
What U.S. president started the tradition of pardoning a turkey?
Abraham Lincoln
Which football team always plays on Thanksgiving: Lions or Packers?
Lions
What is the food coma–inducing chemical in turkey called?
Tryptophan