Turkey
True or false? Turkeys can fly.
True! It is a myth that they can't fly, Wild turkeys have be known to fly up to 55 mph although due to over feeding most are too heavy to do it.
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
The first thanksgiving lasted 3 days.
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What is more popular in America Pumpkin or apple pie?
Apple!
True or False? Humans see better than Turkeys.
False! They can see about three times better than humans and see in color too.
What seafood was served the first Thanksgiving?
Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel were served.
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving
About 50 million.
What is the red fleshy tissue that hangs from a Turkeys beak?
A snood.
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington.
How many "federally recognized" native american tribes are in the united states?
574
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80%
How many species of wild turkey are native to North America?
There are 6 species of wild turkey in North Amerca.
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson.
What happens at Cole's Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts every Thanksgiving?
A "National Day of Mourning" for Native Americans who died at the hand or plague of European settlers
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year
About 46 million
What does a turkeys snood do?
A snood helps a turkey attract a mate and can tell you if they are cold!
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
5
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Which native american tribe has the largest amount of triabal land in the United States?
The Navojo Nation is almost 25,000 square miles—an area about the size of West Virginia, and more than twice as large as Maryland.
What turkeys actually gobble? Males, females, or both?
Males?