GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
November
What group of people came to America on the Mayflower?
The Pilgrims.
What is the most traditional Thanksgiving bird?
A turkey.
What do you call the big family meal?
A feast.
What day comes right after Thanksgiving and has many sales?
Black Friday.
Who helped the Pilgrims learn how to grow food?
Native Americans.
What ocean did the Pilgrims cross?
The Atlantic.
What drink do many people have that is warm and sweet?
Hot apple cider.
What is another word used for Autumn?
Fall.
What sport do many Americans watch on Thanksgiving?
American football.
What country celebrates Thanksgiving in November? Do any other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
The United States celebrates in November. Canada has a Thanksgiving in early October - when the harvest ends.
What year was the first Thanksgiving (approximately)?
1621
What is the most popular U.S. dessert?
Apple Pie.
Which science term describes birds moving from one place to another in autumn?
Migration.
What is the famous parade called?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What day of the week is Thanksgiving on?
Thursday.
What was the Mayflower?
A ship.
What red fruit sauce is served with turkey?
Cranberry sauce.
What sound does a turkey make?
Gobble, gobble!
What is the name of the race many people run on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey Trot.
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving an official holiday? HINT: it was in 1863
Abe Lincoln.
What did the Pilgrims come to America for?
A new life / freedom.
Which herb-flavored bread dish is usually inside the turkey?
Stuffing.
What does harvest refer to?
Picking or collecting crops.
What is the average number of turkeys eaten each Thanksgiving in the U.S. (millions)?
45-50 million.