Turkey Talk
What sound does a male turkey make?
Gobble!
What orange vegetable is commonly used to make Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin
In which month do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
November
What major sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
True or false: Turkeys can change the color of their heads.
True! Their head coloration can change with their emotional or physical state
What is a baby turkey called?
A) Poult
B) Gobbler
C) Gosling
A) Poult
What Thanksgiving side dish is made from bread cubes, herbs, and broth?
Stuffing/Dressing
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to North America in 1620?
Mayflower
What famous department store hosts a Thanksgiving parade in New York City?
Macy's
Which Thanksgiving food can bounce when it's fresh: potatoes, cranberries, or green beans?
Cranberries.
Can wild turkeys fly?
Yes! Wild turkeys can fly short distances.
What tart red berry is commonly turned into a sauce for Thanksgiving?
Cranberry
Which president proclaimed a national Thanksgiving observance in 1863?
A) Abe Lincoln
B) George Washington
C) John F. Kennedy
A) Abe Lincoln
What shopping day takes place immediately after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
True or false: Turkeys have a better sense of smell than dogs.
False
What is the colorful, fleshy flap that hangs over a turkey's beak called?
A) Gobbler
B) Snood
C) Nose
A snood.
What popular Thanksgiving dessert is made with a nut that grows on trees?
Pecan Pie
Which Native American nation shared a 1621 harvest celebration with the Plymouth colonists?
The Wampanoag.
What does the U.S. president traditionally do to two live turkeys before Thanksgiving?
Grant them a ceremonial pardon.
How many stomach compartments does a turkey have: 1, 2, or 4?
Two: the glandular stomach and the gizzard.
About how fast can a wild turkey run: 5, 15, or 25 miles per hour?
25 miles per hour.
Which state is the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the United States?
A) Kentucky
B) Florida
C) North Carolina
C) North Carolina
In what year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place: 1904, 1924, or 1944?
1924
Which famous cartoon character was the first giant character balloon featured in the Macy's parade?
A) Mickey Mouse
B) Felix the Cat
C) Scooby Doo
B) Felix the Cat
What is Mrs. Bailee's favorite Thanksgiving food?
A) Turkey
B) Dressing
C) Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown Casserole