Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
Turkey
What dessert item do people often place on top of yams for a Thanksgiving side?
Marshmallows
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving
Pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Mayflower
Three foods that people eat on Thanksgiving
What are turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, cranberries, cornbread or rolls, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and Jello salad?
What sport do many people enjoy watching on Thanksgiving?
Football
What is the next big holiday that comes after Thanksgiving?
Christmas and/or Hanukah
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert
Pumpkin Pie
A race many people run on Thanksgiving morning.
What is a turkey trot?
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620
Pilgrims
The reason the Pilgrims felt they had to leave England
Religious Persecution
The day of the week, date, and year that we will celebrate Thanksgiving this year
What is Thursday, November 24, 2022?
Who was the first president to "pardon" a turkey?
John F Kennedy
Not a favorite Thanksgiving food:
A. pie
B. mashed potatoes
C. sauerkraut
D. sweet potatoes with marshmallows
C. Sauerkraut
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
Mashed potatoes
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
Fourth Thursday of November
The indigenous people of North America
Native Americans, American Indians, or Wampanoag tribe
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving meal?
5
Many people enjoy these for several meals after the original Thanksgiving feast.
Leftovers!
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
A. 1,200
B. 2,5000
C. 3,700
D. 4,500
D. 4,500 calories
A favorite Thanksgiving leftover meal for many:
A. turkey and stuffing pancakes
B. turkey and gravy milkshakes
C. turkey liver pate
D. turkey sandwiches
D. Turkey sandwiches
The green vegetables traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions
Green Beans
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
Black Friday
A large, native bird to North America that is large enough to feed a family
Wild turkey
In what month did the first Thanksgiving probably take place?
September
The Founding Father who wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America
A. George Washington
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. John Adams
D.Thomas Jefferson
B. Benjamin Franklin
How many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
A. 46,000
B. 4.6 million
C. 46 million
D. 460 million
C. 46 million
What president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner (Normally it's made into a sauce or jam)
Cranberries
The Thanksgiving Day event in New York City where there are large balloons, marching bands, singers, and dancers
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables
Cornucopia
The year of the first Thanksgiving
a. 1776
b. 1965
c. 1621
c. 1621
What was the name of the Native American who already spoke English and was especially helpful to the Pilgrims?
A. Squanto
B. Pocahontas
C. Powhatan
D. Tamanend
A. Squanto
Many people buy this item the weekend after thanksgiving
A Christmas tree!
True or false the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving is ham?
True
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million
We're encouraged to stay away from buying things from big businesses on the Saturday following Thanksgiving because it is...
Small Business Saturday
What food did the Native Americans first teach the Pilgrims how to grow as a crop and it has remained one of the most prevalent Thanksgiving symbols?
Corn
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
A week
What food was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Pumpkin
C. Venison
A. Mashed potatoes
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
A. 1880
B. 1900
C. 1920
D. 1940
E. 1960
F. 1980
C. 1920
The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day parade. It is held in New York City every year.
Macy's