Let's Talk Turkey
Which U.S state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving: New York, New England, or California?
California
How many passengers were on the Mayflower: 51, 933, 280, or 102?
102
Cranberries can be used as fabric dyes: True or False?
True
Which of these countries does NOT celebrate Thanksgiving: Brazil, Portugal, Germany, or Japan?
Portugal
What sport uses the term "turkey"?
Bowling
True or false: Turkeys can fly
True
Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Name 3 foods found in a Thanksgiving feast.
Turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie, etc.
When does Thanksgiving occur in Canada?
The second Monday in October
What is the proper name for a Pilgrim hat?
A capotain
Are female turkeys or male turkeys used in the Thanksgiving feast?
Both
Which U.S state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
Once cooked, how long can turkey sit before it should be refrigerated?
No longer than 2 hours
Which major Asian country celebrates a “gratitude festival” (Gǎn ēn jié) on the fourth Thursday of November?
China
What causes male turkeys to gobble?
To entice female turkeys
What are young turkeys called?
Poults
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Why do raw cranberries float?
They have little pockets of air inside them.
Which European country celebrates “Erntedankfest”, where farmers would fill a curved goat’s horn with fruit and grain, thus spawning the “cornucopia” image symbolizing our own American Thanksgiving?
Germany
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys (annually)?
Minnesota
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brine or Brining
Colchester, Connecticut postponed their Thanksgiving in 1705 due to the absence of what?
Pumpkin Pies
Name the 2 main ingredients in Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potatoes & marshmallows
What is the name of the Ghanaian festival that is similar to Thanksgiving?
Homowa
What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?
The Detroit Lions (1939-1944 they did not play due to WWII)