What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the United States.
True or False?
False! Canada celebrates too
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4500
What is a baby turkey called
Pults or turkeylings
Name 2 pies served on Thanksgiving
Pumpkin, pecan, sweet potato, apple pie
What is the day after Thanksgiving called in stores?
Black Friday
Was turkey served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
NO!
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
46 million
Which president was the first to give a turkey a presidential pardon?
(not kill it)
Ronald Reagan
What casserole has marshmallows on top?
Sweet potato casserole
What sport is often watched on Thanksgiving?
Football
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
In the "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving", it was meat free. What did Snoopy serve his guests?
Buttered Toast, Pretzel Sticks, Popcorn
What year was the celebration that is most commonly considered to be the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
80%
The word turkey is said to come from the Hebrew word "Tukki" which means:
Big Bird
Mashed Potatoes are not an American invention. Which country invented them?
Peru
If you get the bigger piece of the ______, your wish will come true
Wishbone
What is the name of the famous rock credited to where the pilgrims first landed?
Plymouth Rock
Do male turkeys or female turkeys gobble?
Male
How fast can a turkey run?
25mph