History
The Pilgrims' voyage to the 'New World' lasted this long
What is 66 days ?
This president made Thanksgiving an annual holiday
Who is Abe Lincoln ?
Waterfowl, venison, ham, lobster, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, and squash was eaten
What was served at the "First Thanksgiving" in 1621
A female turkey
What is a Hen ?
This is an ageless tradition at Thanksgiving - two people pull this apart
What is a Wishbone ?
The truce signed by the Pilgrims following the landing
What is the Mayflower Compact ?
This state raises the most turkeys?
What is Minnesota ?
The number of turkeys that are eaten on Thanksgiving
What is 45 million ?
Part of a bird's stomach that contains tiny stones; it helps them grind up food for digestion.
What is a gizzard ?
Turkeys have 3,000 of these
What are feathers ?
The first governor of Plymouth
Who is John Carver ?
Most turkey feathers are used for this after they are plucked
What is Animal Feed ?
What century were the first pumpkin pies as we know were made
What is the 17th century (1600s) ?
The flap of skin UNDER the turkey's chin
What is a Wattle ?
This pilgrim leader invited the neighboring Indians to the first Thanksgiving feast
Who is William Bradford ?
This Proclamation made Thanksgiving a national holiday
The 1863 Proclaimation
This symbolizes abundance and originated in Greece
What is The Horn of Plenty of Cornucopia ?
This soup company created the Green Bean Casserole
Who is Campbell Soup Company ?
The FLAP of skin that hangs OVER the turkey's beak; Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship
What is a Snood ?
The first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621 lasted how long
What is three days ?
This country first adopted Thanksgiving as a national holiday
Who is Canada ?
This song was originally written for a Thanksgiving program
What is Jingle Bells ?
4,600 of these are consumed by the average person on Thanksgiving Day
What is calories ?
Brightly colored GROWTHS on the throat region; turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship
What is a Caruncle ?
This Native American tribe took part in the first Thanksgiving feast