First Thanksgiving
What was missing from the first Thanksgiving feast?
Turkey
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated?
November
That turkey is as big as a horse!
Simile/Hyperbole
True or False? Both male and female turkeys gobble
True
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A tur-key
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 4 days
3 days
What popular dessert is typically served on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
Tom the turkey took his time.
Alliteration
True or false? Turkeys can't fly.
False
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
Football
Where was the first Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
A. Boston, Massachusetts
B. Salem, Massachusetts
c. Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What day is Thanksgiving celebrated on? Does it change?
the 4th Thursday, yes
The turkey gobbled at me as I walked past.
Onomatopoeia
True or false? Humans can see better than turkeys.
False
Among the more surprising facts about turkeys is that they have three-times better vision than humans. They can also see in color, and their eyesight covers 270 degrees.
A special parade in US for Thanksgiving
Macy's Day parade
Name a meat eaten during the first Thanksgiving.
ducks, geese and swan
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
I am so hungry I could eat 10 whole turkeys!
Hyperbole
True or false? Wild turkeys sleep in trees.
True
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
ham
Name a 2 fruits/Vegetables eaten during the first Thanksgiving.
blueberries, plums, grapes, gooseberries, raspberries and, of course cranberries onions, beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, carrots and perhaps peas
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?
a. 100 million
b. 280 million
c. 500 million
B. 280 million
The turkey stared up at me from my plate.
Personfication
How many feathers does a turkey have?
A. 2000-4000
B. 5000-6000
C. 7000-8000
B. 5000-6000
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?
A. George Washington
B. Alexander Hamilton
C. Ben Franklin
Hint: He also has a broadway show about him
Alexander Hamilton