Turkey History
What Thursday in November does Thanksgiving occur on?
The fourth Thursday
All turkeys gobble? Turkey or False?
False, only Male turkeys do.
This dish usually goes with the gravy.
Mashed Potatoes.
What is something families usually do before eating dinner on Thanksgiving?
Go around and have each person say what they are thankful for.
What does a turkey say?
Gobble Gobble.
What is a baby turkey called?
A poult
About 80 percent of Americans prefer the Thanksgiving leftovers over the actual dinner. Turkey or false?
Turkey!
This is a traditional element of thanksgiving that can either be homemade or bought in a box.
Stuffing.
What part does every family do to help out with Thanksgiving dinner?
They usually each bring a dish to contribute to the feast.
When did the Macy's Thanksgiving parade start?
In the 1920's.
In which president’s rule did Thanksgiving grow into an annual holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Santa is featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Turkey or False?
Turkey!
What is one dish that includes potatoes?
Twice baked potatoes.
Most people wake up Thanksgiving morning and watch this on tv.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five.
What part of the turkey is called a wattle?
The red flesh under the beak
A male turkey is called a Jenny. Turkey or False?
False! The female's are called a Jenny and the males are called a Tom or Gobbler.
What is a form of fruit that can be present at thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce.
People watch this later on on Thanksgiving Day.
Football.
What type of pie is usually served?
Pumpkin Pie.
Which president did not agree to the celebration of Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Thanksgiving began as a day to give thanks for the end of the war. Turkey or False?
Thanksgiving began as a day celebrating the harvest from the preceding year.
What is the main course in Thanksgiving dinner?
What do people break for good luck?
The wishbone.
What is usually drank on Thanksgiving?
Cider.