Turkeys
What type of animal is a Turkey?
A bird!
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims traveled on?
The Mayflower
If you eat a pumpkin seed, you will_______
enjoy a tasty roasted snack.
Who joined the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Native Americans
What day of the week does Thanksgiving always fall on?
Thursday
How big was the biggest turkey?
39 kilos
Where did the Pilgrims come from?
England
What did Cinderella use a pumpkin for?
A carriage
What year did the Pilgrims have their first Thanksgiving feast? 1922, 1590, 1621, 1772
1621
What percentage of American families eat turkey on Thanksgiving? 25%, 60%, 75%, 88%
88%
What is the name of the fleshy red skin that hangs down over the throat and neck of the turkey?
Wattle
Why did the Pilgrims come to North America?
So they could practice the religion they wanted to
Where do pumpkins grow?
On plants called vines.
Which food was not eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
Potatoes
What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving Day?
American football
Which American state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How long did it take the Pilgrim to cross the ocean to the new world?
2 months (66 days)
Pumpkins are ______
vegetables
Why weren't potatoes served at the first Thanksgiving?
Potatoes had not crossed over from South America yet
Which is not a traditional dish? Candied bacon, roast turkey, green beans
Candied bacon
Can female turkeys gobble?
No! Turkeys make a variety of different sounds such as “purrs,” “yelps,” and “kee-kees,” but the “gobble” call is only done by males during mating season.
What was the name of a friendly Indian the Pilgrims met?
Tisquantum or Squanto
Which is not a possible color for a pumpkin? Blue, yellow, or green
Green. Pumpkins come in many colors - usually variations of orange, red, blue, and white.
Which American president didn't want Thanksgiving to be a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
How many pounds of turkey do Americans eat each year at Thanksgiving dinner?
675 million pounds (306.175 tons)