Thanksgiving History
The first Thanksgiving lasted:
Three days
What was the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.
Unattended cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.
Thanksgiving occurs on the:
Fourth Thursday in November
The best place to put the meat thermometer in the turkey is:
The thigh
Today, our Thanksgiving is a certain Thursday of November because
1. It is the date the Pilgrims landed in the New World.
2. This was the date set by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and approved by Congress in 1941.
3. It was the date people voted to have it on.
This was the date set by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and approved by Congress in 1941.
What are the top 5 peak days for home cooking fires?
1. Thanksgiving, 2.Christmas Day, 3.The day before Thanksgiving, 4.Easter, 5.Christmas Eve.
In 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,630 home cooking fires.
A full grown turkey has about how many feathers? (Closest)
3,500
It has been estimated that what percentage of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving.
88%
The Pilgrims came to the New world seeking religious freedom and were also called:
The Puritans because they wanted to purify the teachings and ceremonies of the Church of England.
What are the top 4 Thanksgiving injuries.
1. Turkey Fryer Burns
2. Car Accidents
3. Slip & Fall Injuries
4. Food Poisoning
What is a baby turkey called?
A poult
Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
1. Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes
2. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried fruit
3. Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes
Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
1. South Carolina
2. Virginia
3. Georgia
Virginia
Based on 2010 numbers, on average what ($) does a DUI cost.
On average, a DUI can set you back $10,000 in attorney’s fees, fines, court costs, lost time at work, higher insurance rates, car towing, and more.
What is a snood?
The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck.
What commonly used modern utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Fork
Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
Wampanoag
The National Safety Council estimates 485 people may die on U.S. roads this Thanksgiving holiday period. How many are estimated to be saved by the use of seat belts.
An estimated 192 lives may be saved this Thanksgiving holiday period because vehicle occupants wear their seat belts. An additional 113 lives could be saved if everyone wears seat belts.
Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?
President Harry Truman in 1947
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?
1. 100 million
2. 280 million
3. 500 million
280 million