Thanksgiving Food
What food is most commonly eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What's a synonym for 'thankfulness' or 'gratitude' and is the root idea behind Thanksgiving?
Appreciation
Families often watch this sport on Thanksgiving Day.
Football
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
November
What do you call a male turkey?
A Gobbler
What is the most popular pie baked for Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What is a word for a big meal or banquet = something many families share on Thanksgiving?
Feast
What do people often watch on TV Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What day does Thanksgiving fall on every year?
The fourth Thursday
What is the loose skin hanging from a turkey's neck?
A wattle
What dish is made by combining bread, spices and broth?
Dressing (Stuffing)
Often used at Thanksgiving, what word means to harvest crops from the field?
Reap
What activity often happens before the big meal - everyone takes turns saying things they are thankful for?
Sharing gratitude
The Pilgrims sailed to America on what ship?
The Mayflower
What is a female turkey called?
A hen
What berry is a traditional side dish?
cranberry sauce
What is a group of people meeting together for a particular purpose?
Gathering
The U.S. President performs what annual tradition by sparing a turkey's life?
The turkey pardon
The first Thanksgiving feast lasted how many days?
Three days
What do turkeys have on the sides of their heads that gives them excellent vision?
Large, wide set eyes
What is the brown sauce made from the drippings of the turkey?
Gravy
What is a time to give thanks for the blessings of the preceding year and to celebrate the harvest?
Thanksgiving
What do some families do with a small turkey bone for luck, the person with the bigger piece wins?
The wishbone
What year did the first Thanksgiving feast take place?
1621
What is the fan-shaped feature of a male turkey that helps attract mates and makes him look larger?
A tail (or tail feather)