Turkeys
History
The Big Meal
Miscellaneous
100

This is the sound a male turkey makes.

gobble gobble

100

This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

Mayflower

100

Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving

turkey

100

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

Black Friday

200

Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys called?

toms

200

In 1863, during the Civil War, which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

200

What is the most popular pie baked at Thanksgiving?

pumpkin pie

200

These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.

Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

300

People from this Western State are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States.

California

300

In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a)1421 b)1521 c)1621

c) 1621

300

Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.

macaroni & cheese

300

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes place in this city every year.

NYC

400

What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?

Wattle

400

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3

400

Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.

cranberry sauce

400

Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?

Santa Claus!

500

Which midwestern state produces the most turkeys each year?

Minnesota

500

How many (approximately) pilgrims did the Mayflower hold?

100

500

Approximately this percentage of American Thanksgiving meals include turkey (percentage should be in 10s).

90%

500

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

October

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