What is the most popular side dish for Thanksgiving?
mashed potatoes
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The day after Thanksgiving is called what?
Think about shopping...
Black Friday
The name of the ship the Pilgrims took from England to America.
the Mayflower
In which state was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Massachusetts
Can turkeys fly?
No.
Which type of pie is the most popular to eat on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What is the name of the special parade on TV on Thanksgiving?
Macy's parade
The name of the settlers who came to North America in 1620.
the Pilgrims
The name of the town the pilgrims started when they got to America.
Plymouth
What group helped the pilgrims when they first got to North America?
Native Americans or American Indians
True or false: Native Americans and American colonists had a long and peaceful existence together.
False.
How many turkeys are cooked each Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Hint: 1 Turkey feeds seven people
Around 50 million
What is the month and day that we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States?
The 4th Thursday in November
The indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving
the Native Americans or American Indians
Which small state next to Massachusetts is the smallest in the USA?
Rhode Island
True or False
In addition to wild birds and deer, the first Thanksgiving feast included lobster, crabs and fish.
True
What was the first crop (vegetable) served at Thanksgiving?
corn
How many calories does the average person consume on Thanksgiving?
About 3,000 to 4,500
The next official American holiday after Thanksgiving
Christmas
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
Wishbone
Which U.S President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
(He won the Civil War, but was assassinated in a theatre)
Abraham Lincoln
What's the name of the town the Pilgrims started in when they first came to North America?
Plymouth
No!
What do you think a tur-duck-en is?
Think of three birds...
Chicken in a duck in a turkey!
What football team has played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Dallas Cowboys
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
The year of the first Thanksgiving
1621
What did the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrate for the first time on Thanksgiving day?
(the word for bringing in many vegetables from the farm fields)the harvest
What's the weight of the biggest turkey ever recorded in the Guinness World Records?
86 pounds.