Thanksgiving History
This group celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This orange vegetable often appears both mashed and in pie form.
What is pumpkin? / What is sweet potato? (accept either)
The day after Thanksgiving known for major shopping.
What is Black Friday?
The red, dangly skin under a turkey's neck.
What is a wattle?
The season Thanksgiving occurs in.
What is autumn?
The year the first Thanksgiving feast is believed to have taken place.
What is 1621?
The bread-based side dish that goes inside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
Many families break this bread-based pastry to make a wish.
What is the wishbone?
Male turkeys are called toms; females are called this.
What are hens?
This drink, made from apples, is a popular fall beverage.
What is cider?
The U.S. president who made Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
The herb blend traditionally used to season turkey includes sage, thyme, and this herb.
What is rosemary?
This is the most common U.S. travel method for Thanksgiving.
What is driving / traveling by car?
This sound is famously made by male turkeys.
What is gobbling?
The phenomenon where leaves change color in fall.
What is chlorophyll loss? / What is leaf senescence?
The state where the first Thanksgiving was held.
What is Massachusetts?
This cranberry product is often served in both canned and homemade versions.
What is cranberry sauce?
Many families watch this type of sporting event on Thanksgiving Day.
What is football?
The two U.S. states that produce the most turkeys: Minnesota and this.
What is North Carolina?
This month has the autumn equinox.
What is September?
The ship the Pilgrims sailed on to reach North America.
What is the Mayflower?
This cooking method involves submerging a turkey into hot oil.
What is deep-frying?
The U.S. president performs this ceremonial act to spare a turkey’s life.
What is pardoning a turkey?
Turkeys can run up to this many miles per hour.
What is 20 mph? (accept 15–25)
This U.S. state is known for its spectacular fall foliage tours.
What is Vermont?