Traditions
Thanksgiving always falls on what day of the week
Thursday in November
Which eggs are bigger? Turkeys or Chicken eggs
Turkeys
What is the red flappy skin that hangs below a turkey's beak
wattle
Who was present at the first Thanksgiving
Pilgrims and Indians
What kind of key can't open a door
Tur-key
What do most people do on Thanksgiving
Eat a big meal with their family
How many pounds of cranberries are eaten every year?
Over 100 million pounds or over 700 million pounds
770 millions pounds of cranberries are eaten every year
Who has better eyesight, humans or turkeys?
Turkeys have three-times better vision than humans. They can also see in color and their eyesight covers 270 degrees
What types of food were eaten at the first Thanksgiving?
Seafood, berries, wild game, veggies
What is the Native American name for turkey
Firkee
What is the favorite thing most people eat on Thanksgiving
turkey
Name two pies that are very popular to eat at Thanksgiving
Pumpkin and pecan pie
Can all turkeys gobble?
No, only the males
Which bird did Benjamin Franklin think should be our national bird?
turkey
About how many turkey feathers are on a grown turkey?
About 3,500 feathers
What sport is played every year on Thanksgiving Day
Football
What do you call the cornbread dish that many people fix on Thanksgiving
Dressing
What are make turkeys called
Toms
What were the Pilgrims so thankful for on the first Thanksgiving?
That they had lived through the harsh winter
What are baby turkeys called
Poults
What special event takes places every Thanksgiving Day on TV
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is something most people fight over during the Thanksgiving dinner
Wish bone or a large drum stick
What are female turkeys called
Hens
How long did the first Thanksgiving activities last?
3 days
What is the name of the dance named after how a turkey walks?
Turkey trot