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What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
a. Mayflower c. Sunflower
b. Cauliflower d. Rose flower
Mayflower
What traditional eating utensil was NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?
a. spoon c. knife
b. fork d. fingers
Fork
Pilgrims ate the first Thanksgiving meal with a knife, a spoon, and their fingers. The fork was introduced 10 years later by Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts but didn't really catch on until the 18th century.
Where was Mommy kissing Santa Claus?
a. On the Corner c. Under the Mistletoe
b. In the Bedroom d. In a Dark Alley
Under the Mistletoe
What meat did the native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
a. pork c. chicken
b. venison d. turkey
Venison (Deer)
After they arrived, some of the Native Americans went out hunting and brought back five deer to give to the governor, the captain, and others.
What is a baby turkey called?
a. hen c. chick
b. poult d. tom
Poult
A male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler, a female turkey a hen, and a baby turkey a poult.
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
a. turkey c. chicken
b. pizza d. steak
Turkey
According to the National Turkey Federation, only 88% of Americans chow down on turkey.
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
a. 1421 c. 1621
b. 1521 d. 1721
1621
The Pilgrims set apart a day to celebrate immediately after their first harvest in 1621.
What Sesame Street character is made of turkey feathers?
a. Oscar the Grouch c. Mr. Snuffleupagus
b. Big Bird d. Elmo
Big Bird
Big Bird's feathers are white turkey feathers, dyed yellow. There are approximately 4,000 feathers on the puppet.
In a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what does Charlie Brown serve to his friends for Thanksgiving dinner?
a. Ice Cream c. Pizza
b. Peanut Butter d. Turkey
Ice Cream
Each plate setting includes an ice cream sundae (vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry) in a large sundae bowl. Snoopy serves up the food, throwing the plates to each guest Frisbee-style. Each guest also gets two slices of buttered toast, and a handful of pretzel sticks, popcorn, and jelly beans.
Where do wild turkeys like to sleep?
a. caves c. tall grass
b. trees d. water
Trees
Although wild turkeys spend most of their time on the ground during the day, they sleep in trees at night. Turkeys cannot see well in the dark. Sleeping in trees provides protection from predators that roam and can see at night. They fly up to roost at dusk, and fly down at dawn to begin their daily rituals.
What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck?
a. waffle c. rattle
b. wattle d. cattle
Wattle
Is a fleshy caruncle hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds and mammals.
The first Thanksgiving Festival celebrated on which place?
a. Roanoke Island c. Virginia
b. Popham d. Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
The first Thanksgiving Festival celebrated in Plymouth since this was the pilgrims initially landed.
How many NFL games are played on Thanksgiving?
a. 2 c. 1
b. 3 d. 5
3
Three NFL games are played every Thanksgiving. The first two are hosted by the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys; a third game, with no fixed opponents, has been played annually since 2006.
How many pilgrim women survived to celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
a. 5 c. 10
b. 4 d. 12
4
Only 4 adult women were left in the entire colony: Eleanor Billington, Elizabeth Fisher Hopkins, Mary Brewster, and Susanna White Winslow. Of course, they were the ones who cooked and served the first Thanksgiving meal.
Which of the following NFL teams traditionally hosts an annual Thanksgiving Day game?
a. Pittsburgh Steelers c. New York Giants
b. Dallas Cowboys d. Denver Broncos
Dallas Cowboys
With the exception of 1975 & 1977, the Dallas Cowboys have participated in an NFL football game every Thanksgiving Day since 1966.
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
a. 1 day c. 7 days
b. 3 days d. 1 month
3 days
Today, Thanksgiving is one day--maybe two if you count Black Friday--but the first Thanksgiving was actually a three-day celebration.
Which character on the TV show Friends once got his/her head stuck in a turkey?
a. Chandler c. Phoebe
b. Ross d. Joey
Joey
In "The One with All the Thanksgivings", the main characters spend Thanksgiving at Monica's apartment where they tell stories about their worst Thanksgivings: Chandler learning of his parents' divorce, Phoebe losing arms in past lives, and Joey getting his head stuck in a turkey.
What color are turkey eggs?
a. Tan c. Blue
b. Pink d. White
Tan
Turkey eggs are tan in color and speckled with brown. They are about twice as large as chicken eggs.
Which sauce is a traditional sauce for Thanksgiving celebrations?
a. soy sauce c. hot sauce
b. oyster sauce d. cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce
One of the most important components of the traditional Thanksgiving meal.
What is the day after Thanksgiving known as?
a. Winter Solstice c. Fat Friday
b. Black Friday d. Wampanoag Day
Black Friday
Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving begins the Christmas shopping season and is sometimes known as "Black Friday". One of the busiest shopping days of the year, "Black Friday" was so termed to mark it as the day retail businesses would make their profits for the year and be operating in the "black" and not the "red".
How many feathers does a full grown turkey have?
a. 500 c. 10,500
b. 3,500 d. 7,000
3,500
According to the National Turkey Federation, it's estimated that turkeys have 3,500 feathers at maturity.
Which U. S. President set the date that currently celebrate Thanksgiving?
a. Franklin D. Roosevelt c. Woodrow Wilson
b. Abraham Lincoln d. James Garfield
Franklin D. Roosevelt
On December 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress changing the national Thanksgiving Day from the last Thursday in November to the fourth Thursday. Two years earlier, Roosevelt had used a presidential proclamation to try to achieve this change, reasoning that earlier celebration of the holiday would give the country an economic boost.
Finish this quote by W. Clement Stone. "If you are really thankful, what do you do? You ______."
a. Pray c. Share
b. Smile d. Feast
Share
If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
a. November c. September
b. December d. October
October
Thanksgiving Day is an annual Canadian holiday, occurring on the second Monday in October.
How many calories are there in the average Thanksgiving dinner?
a. 1,500 c. 8,000
b. 2,000 d. 4,500
4,500
According to the Calorie Control Council, the average Thanksgiving dinner contains 4,500 calories--that's 3,000 for the meal itself and another 1,500 for drinks, desserts, and appetizers.
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
a. Jingle Bells c. Silent Night
b. Joy to the World d. O Come All Ye Faithful
Jingle Bells
Was originally composed for children to sing in a Boston Sunday School celebration. It was meant for the Thanksgiving season and had no connection to Christmas.
What day is the Thanksgiving holiday observed in the United States?
a. 2nd Monday in October c. 4th Thursday in November
b. 3rd Thursday in November d. 3rd Friday in November
4th Thursday in November
In the U.S., Thanksgiving is celebrated on the Fourth Thursday in November. (Canadians observe Thanksgiving on the Second Monday in October.)
What was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade?
a. Macy's c. J.C Penny
b. Gimbel's d. Steiger's
Gimbels
The Gimbels Parade, now known as the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade, was first held in Philadelphia in 1920.
What was the original name for the Pilgrims?
a. Puritans c. Jews
b. Samaritans d. none of the above
Puritans
These days, people generally call the Mayflower passengers "pilgrims," but a more accurate term would be Puritan. After all, the whole reason they left their home nation was because they were being persecuted in England.
What Native American was honored at the first Thanksgiving feast?
a. Tonto c. Squanto
b. Geronimo d. Sacagawea
Squanto
Helped the settlers survive in the New World by teaching them how to catch eel & grow corn, as well as serving as their native interpreter. Native American chiefs Massasoit & Samoset, along with 90 of their men also joined the celebration.