history
What was the name of the boat the Pilgrims came to America on?
Mayflower
Other than Turkey what is the most common dish eaten on Thanksgiving?
Stuffing
What Thanksgiving tradition involves a bone inside the turkey?
Breaking the wishbone
True or False: Turkeys are native to North America.
True
What is the cone-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
Cornucopia
What year was the first thanksgiving?
1621
What traditional Thanksgiving side dish was invented by Campbells to show American households how to use cream of mushroom soup as a useful food?
Green Bean Casserole
What event is the second-oldest of its kind and features many performances as well as giant balloons of iconic characters?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Do male or female turkeys gobble?
Male
What are the three most common things Americans say they are thankful for?
family, friends and health
Which president refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
a. Jefferson
b. Washington
c. Coolidge
d. Roosevelt
a. Jefferson
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
a. 5%
b. 12%
c. 24%
d. 67%
b. 12%
What two football teams always play on thanksgiving?
Detriot Lions and Dallas Cowboys
At maturity about how many feathers do turkeys have?
2,000
1 million
101,300
3,500
4. 3,500
True or False: There were pets on the Mayflower.
False
Before coming to North America, where did the pilgrims go in search of religious freedom?
Holland
How many calories will the average american consume on Thanksgiving?
3,000
4,500
2,500
5,000
2. 4,500
Black Friday is celebrated the day after Thanksgiving and is a large shopping holiday,in 2021 how much did Americans spend online shopping on black friday?
a. $6.3 billion
b. $7.9 billion
c. $8.5 billion
d. $8.9 billion
d. $8.9 billion
About how many American homes eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
39 million
46 million
78 million
100 million
2. 46 million
How many "White Thanksgivings" has Chicago seen since 1884?
a. 2
b. 24
c. 11
d. 37
c. 11
What tribe shared the first Thanksgiving meal with the pilgrims?
Wampanoag Tribe
What are the two most common desserts eaten on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin and Pecan Pie
Every year a U.S. President “pardons” a turkey and it goes to live on a farm. Which President started this tradition?
(HINT: It was in Opa's lifetime)
John F. Kennedy
What state raises the most turkeys?
(Hint: Midwest)
Minnesota
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
(month and day of week)
Second Monday in October