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When was the first thanksgiving celebrated?
A)1973
B)1621
C)1436
B). 1621
True or false…
Can turkeys fly?
True! Wild turkeys can fly, while domesticated turkeys can’t
What is the most popular holiday destination for Thanksgiving in the United States?
A) Orlando, Florida
B) New York City
C) Pennsylvania
A) Orlando, Florida
When was the first Thanksgiving parade broadcasted on TV?
A)1922B)1965
C)1946
C)1946
On average, how many feathers do adult turkeys have?
A)4,600
B)2,570
C)3,500
C) 3,500
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B)George Washington
C) Theodore Roosevelt
A) Abraham Lincoln
True or false…
The first pumpkin pie pies were made in England
True!
Which continent does not grow pumpkins?
Antarctica
True or false…
The first Thanksgiving feast was eaten outdoors
True!
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
A)95%
B) 88%
C)56%
B) 88%
What happens every year at the END of the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade?
A) Black Friday begins
B) a huge celebration dinner is held
C) Santa Claus appears
C) Santa Claus appears
Which US state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A) North Dakota
B) Arizona
C) New York
C) New York
What year did green bean casserole start appearing on Thanksgiving menus?
A)1927
B) 1955
C)1962
B) 1955
Are male or female turkeys used in the Thanksgiving feast?
Both!
Which state in America consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
A) New York
B) Texas
C) California
C) California
How many people were at the first Thanksgiving meal?
A) 482
B) 140
C)231
B) approximately 140 people
How long did the first Thanksgiving meal last?
A) 3 days
B) 1 day
C) 5 days
A) 3 days
Which popular dessert is connected with Thanksgiving and the autumn season?
A) pumpkin pie
B) apple pie
C) cheesecake
A) pumpkin pie
True or false..
During the first Thanksgiving, turkey was consumed.
False!
What tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
A) eating turkey
B) breaking the wishbone
C) watching the Macy’s Day parade
B) breaking the wishbone
Which US state has the most turkeys?
A) California
B) Iowa
C) Minnesota
C) Minnesota
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game?
A) 1945
B) 1972
C) 1934
C) 1934
Which American president instituted the annual “Turkey Pardon” at the White House?
A)Ronald Reagan
B)Andrew Jackson
C) George Herbert Walker Bush
C) George Herbert Walker Bush
How do you know if cranberries are sweet enough for harvest?
A) they bounce
B) the color is darker
C) they get softer
A) they bounce
How many years has the Thanksgiving day parade gone on for?
A) 65 years
B) 88 years
C) 101 years
C) 101 years