Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
On what day of the year is Thanksgiving always celebrated?
The 4th Thursday of November
What kind of food is a pumpkin?
A pumpkin is technically a fruit! Fruits are a product of a flowering plant and they have seeds inside.
During which season was the "first Thanksgiving" celebrated?
Fall - It was in September and last 3 days!
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
answers may vary
A male turkey is called a _______
tom
What is the name of the cooked red fruit that is often served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry Sauce
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
About how much does a turkey weigh? [Your answer will be counted correct if you are within 2 pounds of the correct answer.]
15 lbs
How did the Pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat (the Mayflower)
What is the calendar date of Thanksgiving this year?
November 25th
A baby turkey is called a ________
poult
What is a popular potatoes dish often served at Thanksgiving?
sweet potato casserole or mashed potatoes
What sport do Americans usually watch on Thanksgiving day?
Football
Was turkey eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
NO! Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were served.
What president made Thanksgiving a national holiday? [Hint: He is on the $5 bill.]
Abraham Lincoln
What is another word for "grateful"?
Thankful
The name for the long loose skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.
waddle
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
bread
What percentage of American families do NOT serve turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. 3%
B. 12%
C. 37%
B. 12%
Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In what year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
Why does Turkey make you sleepy?
Turkey contains typtophan, an amino acid that produces hormones that typically make us sleepy
Wild turkeys like to sleep here:
A. In a burrow
B. In a tree
C. In a bush
B. In a tree
What day during Thanksgiving Break is also one of the top 5 pizza delivery days of the entire year?
The day BEFORE Thanksgiving. (Wednesday, November 25th)
What is the big event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there are floats, marching bands, and large balloons? [Hint: Many families watch it on TV]
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What was voted America's least favorite side dish this year?
Cranberry Sauce
How many turkey's are eaten on Thanksgiving each year?
46 million
Tell us 1 thing you are thankful for
(responses will vary)
A mature turkey has about this many feathers:
A. 500
B. 1200
C. 3500
C. 3500