Harvest Traditions
Who were the passengers on the Mayflower who established the Plymouth Colony in 1620?
Pilgrims
What is the flap of skin that hangs over a turkey's beak called?
Snood
In what year did President Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?
1863
What is the name of the annual parade that takes place in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
In Canada, on what day is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Second Monday in October
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to America?
Mayflower
What is the approximate number of feathers on an adult turkey?
3,500 feathers
Which president is often credited with establishing Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
President George Washington
What is the average number of calories consumed by an individual during a typical Thanksgiving dinner?
Approximately 3,000 calories
In which country is the festival of "Erntedankfest" celebrated as a form of Thanksgiving?
Germany
What Native American tribe is commonly associated with the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Wampanoag
What state is top in turkey production in the U.S.?
Minnesota
What is the traditional pie flavor served at Thanksgiving dinners?
Pumpkin
In what year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held, featuring live animals from the Central Park Zoo?
1924
What country is the world's largest cranberry producer?
United States
What time of year are green beans typically harvested?
Late summer and Early spring
What is Miss Johnson's favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Green Bean Casserole
What is the name of the day after Thanksgiving, known for being one of the busiest shopping days of the year and marking the start of the holiday shopping season?
Black Friday
In what year was the jellied cranberry sauce in a can first introduced, becoming a staple on many Thanksgiving tables?
1941
What is the top pumpkin producing state in the U.S.?
Illinois