Turkey
What is the name of this part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
The wish bone. This tradition originated with the Etruscans, an ancient Italian civilization who believed that birds were oracles and could predict the future. Basically, they kept this bone—the furcula—in order to hold on to the bird's supposed powers so they could continue making wishes.
What is the main dish that most people eat at Thanksgiving diner?
Turkey
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is held every year in this city.
New York City / Manhattan
Only male turkeys can gobble.
True
Where do wild turkeys sleep?
A) In beds
B) In trees
C) In nests
D) Under leaves
B) In trees
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey served on Thanksgiving?
Ham. About 77 million pounds of ham is purchased for Thanksgiving.
This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year.
Santa Claus
Turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
False. Believe it or not, there is no record of turkey being on the menu at the first Thanksgiving. Venison, swan, duck, and goose were served instead.
Approximately this percentage of American Thanksgiving meals include turkey.
A) 45%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 90%
90%
This popular side dish is made out of tart red fruit.
Cranberry Sauce
Name one of the two NFL football teams that play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Snoopy
About 150 million turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year.
False. About 46 million turkeys are prepared. That's around as many turkeys as the entire population of Spain!
This is the name of the skin that hangs from the turkey's neck.
The wattle.
What is the number or calories on the average thanksgiving diner plate?
A) 1,500-2,500
B) 2,500-3,500
C) 3,500-4,500
D) 5,500-6,500
C) 3,500-4,500. That is about 6-8 Big Macs for one meal!
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October. While American Thanksgiving pays homage to a feast between the pilgrims and the Native Americans, the Canadian celebration commemorates a feast between English explorer Martin Frobisher and his crew after their successful sail from England to the Canadian territory in 1578. Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on the second Monday of October every year
The parade floats used to be pulled by these animals.
Horses.
The first Thanksgiving is believed to have taken place in 1621 in Palm Beach, Florida.
False. The first Thanksgiving was in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
People from this western state are the largest consumers of turkey in the US.
California
What is the vegan/vegetarian/non-meat version of turkey called?
Tofurkey, because it is made from tofu!
This is the name of the ship the pilgrims took on their journey to America.
The Mayflower.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade started in this decade.
A) 2000s
B) 1970s
C) 1940s
D)1920s
1920s. It was 1924 to be exact!
Minnesota produces the most turkeys in the country.
True. They produce around 40 million turkeys for the holiday season.