Thanksgiving Facts
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in?
November
What food is cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What was the first Thanksgiving celebration called by the Pilgrims?
A harvest feast
What is one thing you can thank God for today?
Any appropriate thankful response
Turkeys say… what?
Gobble gobble
Which day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
Which pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert made with an orange vegetable?
Pumpkin/Sweet Potato
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which Queen of Persia went on a secret mission to help the Jewish People?
Queen Ester
What animal is NOT cooked on Thanksgiving: turkey, penguin, or pig?
Penguin
What state did the Pilgrims settle in?
Massachusetts
What red berry sauce is served with turkey?
Cranberry sauce
What big event happens every Thanksgiving morning in New York City?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Who prayed before meals in the Bible—Daniel or Jonah?
Daniel
What do you call the bone you break for good luck?
Wishbone
What ship did the Pilgrims travel on?
The Mayflower
What side dish is made from potatoes and often eaten with gravy?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do many families watch on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
In the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, what did Jesus do before multiplying the food?
He gave thanks
What color are most cooked turkeys?
Brown
What U.S. state raises the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
What sweet potato dish is sometimes topped with marshmallows?
Sweet potato casserole
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
Which book in the Bible says, “In everything, give thanks”?
1 Thessalonians
What is the wobbly red part on a turkey’s neck called?
A wattle