Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular food served at Thanksgiving dinners?
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.
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621?
A. 11 hours
B. 3 days
C. 2 weeks
B. 3 days
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 many pumpkin pies are eaten on Thanksgiving?
A. 800,000
B. 8.5 million
C. 50 million
C. 50 million
How did the Pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat (the Mayflower)
What year was the first Thanksgiving Day NFL game?
1920
A baby turkey is called a ________
poult
What is a popular potato dish that is often served at Thanksgiving?
mashed potatoes or sweet 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
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
A. $7,000
B. $80,000
C. $150,000
C. $150,000
(At New York City's Old Homestead Steakhouse)
The name for the long loose skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.
wattle
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?
The turkey
In what year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
(tee-hee!)
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
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
Do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
Yes! Around the world, various nations celebrate Thanksgiving. The reasons behind the celebrations are different from country to country. Nations that celebrate their own versions of Thanksgiving include:
Australia, Canada, Grenada, Liberia, the Netherlands, Saint Lucia
How many turkey's are eaten on Thanksgiving each year?
A. About 400,000
B. About 12 million
C. About 46 million
C. About 46 million!
Why does turkey make you sleepy?
Turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid that produces hormones that typically make us sleepy.
How many feathers does a full grown turkey have?
A. 500
B. 1200
C. 3500
C. 3500