Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular food to eat on Thanksgiving
Turkey
What is the month and day that we celebrate Thanksgiving this year in the United States?
November 27th
The name of the settlers who came to North America in 1620
The Pilgrims
The name of the ship the Pilgrims took from England to America.
The Mayflower
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Tur-key
Which fruit is commonly used to make a crimson colored sauce?
Cranberries
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
What is the historically inaccurate feature often shown on Pilgram hats in modern Thanksgiving imagery
The Large front buckle
The name of the town the pilgrims started when they got to America.
Plymouth
What do you call a female turkey
Hen
Green bean casserole is a modern Thanksgiving classic. Which everyday pantry ingredient was it originally created to help promote when it debuted in 1955
Canned cream of mushroom soup
What is the name of the special parade on TV on Thanksgiving?
Macy's parade
What Thanksgiving symbol is shaped like a “horn” and is usually filled with fruits, vegetables, and grains to represent abundance
The cornucopia
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak is called what?
Wattle
In the United States, which state consistently produces the largest share of the potatoes that end up on Thanksgiving tables
Idaho
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
Wishbone
It was the written agreement signed by the Pilgrims to establish a self-governing colony and make decisions by majority rule
The Mayflower Compact
The indigenous people of North America, who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving
Wampanoag people
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
Pecan pie is now a Thanksgiving staple, but it didn’t become popular nationwide until the 20th century. Which sweet ingredient—introduced widely in the late 1800s—helped pecan pie rise to fame?
Corn syrup
What football team has played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Dallas Cowboys
Which 1784 letter by a U.S. Founding Father famously suggested the turkey as a “much more respectable bird” than the bald eagle for the national symbol
Benjamin Franklin
The year of the first Thanksgiving
1621
What do you call a live turkey on Thanksgiving
Lucky