Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The orange gourd commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving is called a...?
pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts was called the..?
the Mayflower
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Turkey
The type of food which was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving.
A.) corn on the cob
B.) pumpkin
C.) seafood
D.) pumpkin pie
A.) corn on the cob
A special parade in US for Thanksgiving
Macy's parade
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620 are called...?
the Pilgrims
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
A.) 3 days
B.) 5 days
C.) 1 week
D.) 0.5 days
A.) 3 days
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
Which type of apple is used the most in traditional apple pie?
Granny Smith
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A.) George Washington
B.) Abraham Lincoln
C.) Thomas Jefferson
D.) Joe Biden
B.) Abraham Lincoln
The indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving are called...?
the Native Americans
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
A.) 56
B.) 102
C.) 238
D. ) 239
B.) 102 passengers
What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
ham
What did the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrate for the first time on Thanksgiving day?
the harvest
What do American families do on Thanksgiving day?
They reunite, share a meal, give thanks, etc.
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
A.) 40 days
B.) 66 days
C.) 125 days
D.) 125.5 days
B.) 66 days
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast Food
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
A.) Native American Heritage Day
B.) Veteran's Day
C.) All Saint's Day
A.) Native American Heritage Day
The year of the first Thanksgiving was when?
A.) 1621
B.) 1634
C.) 1914
D.) 1542
A.) 1621
What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google.
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
A.) 19.5 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
C.) 20.5 MPH
D.) 35 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey making it an annual event?
A.) Ronald Reagan
B.) Richard Nixon
C.) George H.W. Bush
D.) Abraham Lincoln
C.) George H.W. Bush. In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey"
Which Native American was especially helpful to the Pilgrims?
Squanto
How many colonists were living in America in 1620?
A.) 1,200
B.) 1,999
C.) 2,499
D.)1,199
C.) Approximately 2,499, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What kind of weather does a turkey like?
Fowl Weather