Thanksgiving
People in the USA eat more on Thanksgiving than they do at Christmas. True or false?
True!
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the USA, but the bald eagle ended up winning instead. True or flase?
False
What kind of sauce would you traditionally have with Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry sauce
What is the popular Thanksgiving parade held annually in New York City?
-Thanksgiving Day Spectacular
-Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
-Big Apple Parade
-New York City Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which president made Thanksgiving a permanent holiday?
-John Adams
-Abraham Lincoln
-Calvin Coolidge
Abraham Lincoln
What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving?
Can turkeys fly?
Yes
What kind of potatoes would you traditionally have with Thanksgiving dinner?
- Boiled potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
-Raw, muddy potatoes
Mashed Potatoes!
In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
October
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
- 3 days
- 1 week
- 10 days
- one month
3 days!
Every year at Thanksgiving the US President does what to a Turkey?
Sets it free
What do you call a male turkey?
What popular frozen food brand is credited with the 1st Thanksgiving TV dinner?
-Swanson
-Morton
-Stouffers
-Marie Callender's
Swanson
Which state in the United States is the largest producer of Turkeys?
-California
-Minnesota
-Texas
-North Carolina
Minnesota
What year was the 1st Thanksgiving NFL Football game?
-1934
-1965
-2001
1934 The Lions lost to the Bears 19-16
Back when the Pilgrims settled in America in 1621 and held the first Thanksgiving feast, they didn't use forks - so ate their Turkey with spoons and their hands. True or false?
True!
What's the red bit on a turkey called?
A snood
How many pumpkin pies are consumed in the United States on Thanksgiving Day?
-5 million
-15 million
-50 million
- 500 million
50 million
What is the name of the decorative centerpiece often made from fruits, nuts and flowers that adorns the Thanksgiving table?
Cornucopia
Who was the first President to pardon a Turkey?
- Thomas Jefferson
-John F. Kennedy
-Richard Nixon
-Jimmy Carter
John F. Kennedy
There are four towns in the United States named "Turkey". They're in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana and ___ Carolina. Which is it North or South?
Noth Carolina.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
-100 lbs
-78 lbs
-86 lbs
-112 lbs
86 lbs!!!!!
How many calories (on average) are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
-2,300
-4,500
-5,700
-8,000
4,500 calories
Which famous document did the Pilgrims sign before disembarking from the Mayflower in 1620?
-Pilgrim Treaty
-Plymouth Agreement
-Mayflower Compact
-New World Pledge
Mayflower Compact
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
-The Oneida
-The Sioux
-The Wampanoag
-The Chippewa
The Wampanoag