Turkeys
Is turkey a carbohydrate or protein?
protein
What is the big orange vegetable called that we bake in pies?
pumpkin
What does the word "Thanksgiving" mean?
to give thanks; to be thankful for people/things
What season does Thanksgiving take place in?
fall / autumn
What percent of American celebrate Thanksgiving? a) 14% b) 37% c) 61% d) 96%
d) 96%
Is this a picture of a male or female turkey?
a male turkey
Which Thanksgiving food is usually the "center piece" of the meal?
the turkey
What happened during the first Thanksgiving?
European colonists and Native Americans shared a meal together
What day is Thanksgiving this year?
November 25th
What is "Friendsgiving?" and how is it different from Thanksgiving?
Friendsgiving is celebrated with friends, not family members. Thanksgiving is usually celebrated with just family.
What sound does a male turkey make?
"Gobble, gobble, gobble"
What type of potatoes are usually served at Thanksgiving?
mashed potatoes
Massachusetts
What is the day after Thanksgiving called when many people go shopping?
Black Friday
What is the average number of calories an American eats for their Thanksgiving meal? a) 1000 b) 2000 c) 3000 d) 4000
d) 4000
Male turkeys are called toms. Female turkeys are called _______.
hens
What is this dish called?
Green bean casserole
What century (1300s, 1400s, 1500s, 1600s, 1700s, 1800s or 1900s) did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1600s (specifically 1621)
When does Thanksgiving take place every year?
the fourth Thursday in November
What is this a picture of?
The Macy's Day Parade
Which US state produces the most turkeys every year?
Minnesota
What do we make from turkey drippings?
gravy
What was the name of the ship the colonists took to get from England to America?
The Mayflower
What month does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
October
How many turkeys are killed every year for Thanksgiving? a) 1 million b) 20 million c) 45 million d) 75 million
c) 45 million