Facts
What other country celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
Let's say you live with your 2 parents and 1 sibling and have 4 visitors for thanksgiving. Everyone gets 2 forks and 1 spoon for dinner. How many forks will you need?
What is 16
How many days did the first thanksgiving last?
3
Running a 5k on Thanksgiving is commonly called this
Desert made from pumpkin, sugar, and spices
What is pumpkin pie
What percentage of cranberries that are eaten in a year in the U.S. are eaten on Thanksgiving?
20%
¡How heavy was the biggest turkey ever raised?
86 pounds
True or False: There is a ballroom dance based on the movements of a turkey
True: turkey trot
What nutrient is turkey considered?
Protein
What nutrient is mashed potatoes categorized as?
Carbohydrate
What historical figure suggested that the turkey should be the United States national bird?
Ben Franklin
How fast can a turkey trot?
20 mph
Name one of the two NFL football teams that ALWAYS play on Thanksgiving
Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys
This colorful vegetable is often served as a side dish, high in beta-carotene and is great for your eyes
Sweet potatoes
What is the average weight of a turkey purchased for Thanksgiving?
15 pounds
What ship did the pilgrims sail to America on?
Mayflower
How many calories does the average American consume during Thanksgiving Dinner?
3000-3500 Calories
Name the missing reindeer: Dasher, Vixon, Prancer, Comet, Blitzen, Rudolph, Dancer, and Donnor
Cupid
This dish, made from bread cubes, is often cooked inside the turkey
What is stuffing (or dressing)
This creamy dish, made with green beans, fried onions, and cream of mushroom soup, is a Thanksgiving staple
Greenbean Casserole
What president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863
Abraham Lincoln
The first thanksgiving feast took place in what year?
1621
What was most likely eaten on the first Thanksgiving: Lobster, Mashed potatoes, steak?
Lobster
What US State produces the most cranberries
What is Wisconsin
This type of bread is used to make traditional cornbread stuffing.
Cornbread