Pumpkins
What family do pumpkins come from
Squash
What was the name of the ship that brought the first settlers to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
On what day does the Thanksgiving holiday occur each year?
The fourth Thursday of each November.
In the United States, what kind of pie is most preferred?
Apple Pie
What is a group of wild turkeys called?
A gang or a flock.
How many continents are pumpkins on
6
What year was the first Thanksgiving feast?
1621.
What is the most popular Thanksgiving Day destination in the United States
Orlando, Florida
Is a sweet potato really an orange potato?
No. Sweet potatoes are not potatoes. Potatoes are from nightshade plants. Sweet potatoes are morning glory plants.
Where do wild turkeys sleep?
In trees.
Where are pumpkins native to
North America
What state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
What is the busiest day of the year for plumbers?
The day after Thanksgiving
(In other news, don’t pour cooking oil down your sink.)
How long is it safe to leave food out at room temperature?
2 hours
What is a male turkey called?
Tom. (It’s called a Tom. Its name isn’t Tom. Maybe you’re thinking of the tank engine?)
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed each thanksgiving
About 50 million
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 Days.
On what day does Canadian Thanksgiving occur?
The second Monday in October.
What is the most fattening Thanksgiving food?
Pecan Pie
What are female turkeys called?
Mature female turkeys are called hens. A yearling female turkey is called a Jenny.
Where was the first pumpkin pie made
England
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What famous Christmas song was written to be a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Which state grows the most sweet potatoes?
North Carolina. In fact, it grows more than the entire rest of the U.S.
What is the land (running) speed of frightened wild turkeys?
As fast as 25 miles per hour!