Basics/Traditions
What sport do we play on Thanksgiving?
American football
What meat do we eat on Thanksgiving?
turkey
On what day do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
The 4th Thursday in November.
What percentage of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
A) 30% B) 63% C) 81% D) 96% E) 98%
Where is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held every year?
New York City, New York
How do we usually prepare potatoes on Thanksgiving?
mashed potatoes
What were the people who came to America called?
Pilgrims
How many towns in the U.S.A. are named "Turkey"?
A) 0 B) 1 C) 4 D) 5 E) 7
C) 4 - The "Turkey" towns are in Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas.
What does "thankful" mean?
agradecido
What is the sauce we put on turkey and potatoes?
gravy
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed to America on?
The Mayflower
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for
A) Plumbers B) Policemen C) Firefighters D) Doctors E) Dentists
A) Plumbers
What do we call the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What do we put inside of the turkey?
In what year was the First Thanksgiving?
1621
On average, how many turkeys are cooked on Thanksgiving every year?
A) 54 thousand B) 972 thousand C) 22 million D) 46 million E) 79 million
D) 46 million
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
grateful
What are the 2 types of pies we eat on Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie & pecan pie
Where in the U.S.A. did the Pilgrims land?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
About how many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A) 5,000 B) 8,000 C) 12,000 D) 17,000 E) 21,000
B) 8,000 people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade