Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
the Mayflower
What state is the top producer of pumpkins?
Illinois
What percent of Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert
pumpkin pie
A special parade in US for Thanksgiving
Macy's parade
The reason the Pilgrims felt they had to leave England
religious persecution
What did the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims to do?
grow crops
What year was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday?
1863
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
What is the date of Thanksgiving this year? Month and day.
November 28th
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
What is a male turkey called?
Tom or Gobbler
Which president refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday?
Jefferson
What is another name for a sweet potato?
Yam
What does the President of America do as a tradition on Thanksgiving day?
He pardons the turkey.
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What percent of the annual Cranberry crop is consumed on Thanksgiving Day?
When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
October
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
cranberries
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three Days
This is the 4th most grown crop in the U.S. and is commonly served on Thanksgiving Day
Potatoes
What are the 4 places in the United States named after a Turkey? (tell me which states have this place)
Turkey Creek, Louisiana; Turkey Creek, Arizona; Turkey, North Carolina; Turkey, Texas.