Thanksgiving Foods
What is the main dish for most households on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What 3 resturaunts probably serve the most food on Thanksgiving day?
Waffle House, Cracker Barrel, IHOP
The average Thanksgiving turkey weighs ___ pounds.
16
What day is Thanksgiving always on?
4th Thursday of November
How many pumpkin pies are consumed on Thanksgiving Day yearly?
50 million
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What city does the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade take place in?
New York City
A male turkey is called a ___________ and a female turkey is called a ________.
Gobbler and Hen
What President declared Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
A popular type of casserole made with a green vegetable, fried onions, and a creamy sauce.
Green Bean Casserole
Who was at the 1st Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Wampanoag People
Where was the 1st Thanksgiving feast?
Plymouth, MA
What is the most traditional way of cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving day?
Roasting
What is the name of the ceremony in which he U.S. President "pardons" a live turkey, sparing it from the dinner table.
Turkey Pardon
This is a type of food that is "candied" by putting marshmallows on top of it.
Sweet Potatoes (candied yams)
What foods were eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, Seafood, Wildfowl, Squash, Corn
In what city does the Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon take place?
Atlanta, GA
How many turkeys are consumed each year for Thanksgiving?
46 million
The average person consumes how many calories on Thanksgiving day?
4,500
________ is what you put inside a turkey, while ________ is a side dish both are made from chunks of bread and herbs.
Stuffing and dressing
What was the name of the sailing ship that brought English families to New England in 1620?
Mayflower
What city in Pennsylvania hosts it's own Thanksgiving Day parade?
Philadelphia
What states have a town named Turkey?
North Carolina and Texas
What NFL teams are playing on Thanksgiving Day?
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens