General Information
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in North America?
the 4th Thursday of November
What is the main dish on Thanksgiving?
roast turkey
Who helped the pilgrims?
Native Americans
Which tradition is NOT followed on Thanksgiving?
- eating turkey
- watching American football
- Black Friday sales
- apple bobbing
apple bobbing
On which holiday do Americans eat the most calories?
Thanksgiving.
Many people consume around 4,500 calories or more on this day.
What is special about the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What is the most popular dessert on Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie
When was the 1st Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
How many turkeys are usually eaten in the U.S. each year?
- 6 million
- 46 million
- 70 million
46 million
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
the 2nd Monday of October
Name at least three things that people do on Thanksgiving.
They have festive dinner, spend time with their family, watch football, watch the Macy's parade, express gratitude.
What is the sauce made from that is typically served on Thanksgiving?
cranberries
What was the ship that brought pilgrims to America called?
Mayflower
Which song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
- Jingle Bells
- Silent Night
- Baby, It's Cold Outside
Jingle Bells
Why might plumbers be especially busy on Thanksgiving?
clogged drains from cooking or extra water usage from large family gatherings
What parade takes place on Thanksgiving?
the Macy's parade
What is put inside turkey before roasting it?
stuffing
What did the Pilgrims organize after their first good harvest?
a feast
The most frequently reported Thanksgiving-related injury is…
- burns from cooking the turkey
- cuts from mishandling a knife
- broken nose from drunken fights with relatives
cuts from mishandling a knife
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
3 days
What is the main decoration on Thanksgiving? (a horn-shaped container filled with fruit and flowers)
Cornucopia.
Name at least 5 foods that are eaten on Thanksgiving.
roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn on the cob, pumpkin pie
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Speaking of turkeys, what do you call a baby turkey?
- chick
- poult
- peep
- cub
poult
What is an interesting tradition involving one lucky turkey on Thanksgiving?
The U.S. president pardons a turkey from being eaten on Thanksgiving.