Let's Talk Turkey
1st Thanksgiving
Jokes/Riddles
Key Words
Thanksgiving
100
What is a male turkey called?

Tom

100

In what state did was the first Thanksgiving held?

Massachusetts

100

Why did the turkey cross the road?

To prove it wasn't a chicken! 

100

The bird you eat on Thanksgiving

TurKEY

100

What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?

Thursday

200

What is a female turkey called?

Hen

200

Turkey was not likely the bird that was eaten at the first Thanksgiving. What bird was more likely the star that day?

Duck (or goose)

200

What smells the best on Thanksgiving?

Your nose! 

200

An animal that swings in trees

monKEY

200

Each year the president of the United States pardons a turkey. What does this mean?

The turkey that is pardoned cannot be eaten at Thanksgiving dinner.

300

What percentage of Americans will eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

90%

300

Name the most famous ship that brought English men, women and children to the United States.

The Mayflower

300

What do you call a running turkey?

Fast food! 

300

What you type on (or a musical instrument)

KEYboard

300

What is the name of the department store that has a giant parade each Thanksgiving in NYC?

Macy's

400

Around how many turkeys are eaten by Americans every Thanksgiving?

46 million

400

What piece of cutlery did not make it to the first Thanksgiving (knives, forks or spoons)?

Forks!

400

If a male turkey lays an egg on the east side of a building, what side of the roof will it roll off?

None! Male turkeys don't lay eggs!

400
A sport
hocKEY
400

Around how many calories are eaten by each American adult every Thanksgiving? (Your number needs to be within 500 more or less)

4,500

500
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?

15 pounds

500

How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

One week

500

What side of the turkey has the most feathers?

The outside! 

500

A famous Disney mouse

MicKEY

500

Which president made Thanksgiving a holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

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