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True/False
100
Name 4 items typically found at a Thanksgiving dinner.
What is turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, broccoli casserole, dinner rolls, gravy, pumpkin pie, apple pie, etc.
100
What sport do people typically watch on Thanksgiving?
What is football?
100
What were the names of the group of people who came to the United States in 1620?
Who are Pilgrims?
100
This orange vegetable is a common symbol for Thanksgiving.
What is a pumpkin?
100
T/F: Eating turkey makes you sleepy.
False!
*While turkeys do contain tryptophan (a nutrient that causes drowsiness), it doesn't contain enough to make a human sleepy. It is just a result of over-eating!
200
Turkey is typically the main dish at a Thanksgiving meal, but sometimes people have what other meat instead?
What is ham?
200
In which city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
Where is New York City?
200
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims used to sail to North America?
What is the Mayflower?
200
This famous cartoon is known for their Thanksgiving movie.
What is Charlie Brown?
200
T/F: The first ever Thanksgiving feast took a total of 3 days.
True!
300
Which of the following is the most purchased dessert for Thanksgiving?
A. Pumpkin pie C. Cheesecake
B. Apple pie D. Pecan pie
What is pumpkin pie?
300
What do you call the shopping day that happens the day after Thanksgiving?
What is Black Friday?
300
True or False: At the first Thanksgiving, turkey was not eaten.
What is true!
*Duck, venison, and cod were among the foods eaten on the first Thanksgiving
300
On what day of the month is Thanksgiving celebrated every year?
What is Thursday?
300
T/F: Both male and female turkeys "gobble".
False!
*Only make turkeys gobble to attract female mates.
400
What are some ingredients that you would find in stuffing?
What is bread, egg, spices, celery, carrots, chicken broth, etc.
400
What do you call this horn-shaped basket?
What is a cornucopia?
400
What two groups celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Who are the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
400
Which state produces the most turkeys every year:
Indiana or Minnesota?
What is Minnesota?
*Produce 44-46 million turkeys every year!
400
T/F: John F. Kennedy was the first president to pardon a turkey.
True!
*2 turkeys are chosen every year, but only one of them gets pardoned by the president!
500
What are the two types of potatoes typically found at a Thanksgiving feast?
What are mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes?
500
This part of the turkey is pulled apart by two people, and the person with the bigger part will have good luck or their wish granted.
What is the wishbone?
500
What is the name of the place where Pilgrims settled?
A. Castle Rock. C. Plymouth
B. The Bay D. Great Sea
What is C. Plymouth?
500
This holiday figure is at the end of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Who is Santa Claus?
500
T/F: The first president to make Thanksgiving a holiday in 1863 was Abraham Lincoln.
True!