Thanksgiving Trivia
What was the name of the famous boat that brought Pilgrims from Europe?
The Mayflower
What are Grammy and Papa's real names?
Angie/Angela and Brandon
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
Where do (wild) turkeys like to sleep?
In trees
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
Name the great-grandparents
Grandpa Ken and Grandma Karen
Grandpa Dennis and Grandma Bonnie
Are pumpkins considered a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit
What tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
What is a female turkey called? A male turkey?
A female is a hen, a male is a tom.
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days
Where did Grammy and Papa get married?
Logan Temple
What main Thanksgiving food was not served during the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving, but in October?
What does a male turkey say? What does a female turkey say?
Males gobble, females cackle.
What Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
How many children are in both Grammy and Papa's families?
5
What utensil did the Pilgrims not use during the first Thanksgiving?
A fork--it hadn't been invented yet!
How many people participated in the first turkey trot?
6, but only 4 crossed the finish line.
How many feathers does the average turkey have?
Over 5,000
The Macy's parade now has large animal balloons. What did these balloons replace?
Live zoo animals
Where did Grammy and Papa meet?
BYU-Idaho/Rexburg
How many pounds did the largest pumpkin pie weigh?
3,699 lbs
If you could create any Thanksgiving tradition for our family, what would it be?
:)
What part of the turkey can change color based on it's mood?
Their head and neck, specifically the piece of skin on a male turkey's beak called a "snood".